Is this morally defensible? Protesters claiming to support French farmers have targeted the Mona Lisa. Many consider it a shameful act of vandalism and a publicity stunt too far.
World’s most valuable artwork covered in soup
Bad taste: Pollsters say such protests alienate 46% of people from the cause in question. Glossary
Louvre - A famous art museum in Paris, France.
Mona Lisa - Also known as the Giaconda, a portrait by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It became one of the world’s most famous paintings after a successful robbery in 1911.
Protesters - People who complain publicly about something or call for change.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Responsible - Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, will be able to issue fines of up to £18m or 10% of a company’s global turnover. They will also have the power to block access to sites in the UK.
Defensible - Justifiable. Or something you can defend morally.