British Museum director resigns over mishandling of thefts from collection

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer has resigned after the museum failed to adequately respond to warnings about possible thefts.
Stolen items included gold jewelry, gems, and antiquities dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD.
An employee has been dismissed over the thefts and the museum is pursuing legal action.
The museum has recovered some of the estimated 2,000 stolen objects and is working to get back the rest.
The scandal has raised concerns about security and leadership at the renowned institution.