WorldReason Emmanuel Macron was wearing sunglasses indoors during Davos speechThe reason why Emmanuel Macron was wearing sunglasses indoors during the Davos summit has been revealed.Asiya A19 days ago3 min(s) read
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World'Anonymous' issues harsh message to billionaires who donated to Notre Dame restoration fundOn Monday, April 15th, a fire tore through the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, destroying a large portion of the 800-year-old structure. The city, and, indeed, much of the rest of the world, mourned the loss of the historic building, and France's president, Emmanuel Macron, vowed to have it…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
UpliftingThe 200,000 bees kept on roof of Notre Dame survived devastating fireEarlier this week, the iconic Notre Dame, regarded as Paris' beating heart, caught on fire, resulting in a devastating blaze that threatened to destroy the 850-year-old landmark. Thankfully, although the fire still caused considerable damage to the cathedral, Notre Dame's stone structure and towers remained intact (not forgetting, of course,…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
UKNotre Dame Cathedral fire caused by 'electrical short circuit', investigators believeThe devastating fire that ravaged Paris' 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral was most likely caused by an 'electrical short circuit,' a French judicial police official told The Associated Press. Investigators are not allowed to work in the cathedral at this time due to safety concerns, said the official, who spoke anonymously.…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
WorldBefore and after photos show extent of fire damage to Notre DameThis week, the entire world is paying tribute to the Notre Dame cathedral, which was almost destroyed in a devastating blaze, as Paris officials vowed to restore the landmark back to its original glory. After 850 years, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to revive the cathedral in just five years,…VTalmost 7 years ago3 min(s) read
World'Third holiest mosque' burns on the same night as Notre DameWhile most of the world's attention was fixed on the tragedy that struck the Notre Dame on Monday evening this week, a similar blaze was tearing through the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The holy site, which is considered to be the third-holiest mosque in the world, is situated more than 2000…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
WorldNotre Dame was a mere 30 minutes away from being completely destroyed by the fireThe raging fire that devastated the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France was about half a hour away from completely destroying the landmark, authorities say. The BBC reports that Laurent Nuñez, France's deputy interior minister, praised the work of a group of around 20 firefighters who he says "risked their…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
UKThe difference between President Trump and Barack Obama in two tweetsYesterday a massive fire ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, an iconic 850-year-old structure and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Paris. As plumes of smoke billowed from the roof and flames toppled the 300-foot spire, the world watched in shock. Fortunately, firefighters were able to save the twin medieval…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
World10 reasons why everyone is talking about the Notre-Dame cathedral fireA fire which ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral yesterday made headlines all over the world. Around 400 firefighters worked tirelessly, for nine hours, before it was finally declared that the fire had been extinguished. But this wasn’t before the spire - and most of the roof - had been destroyed by the…VTalmost 7 years ago3 min(s) read
UK€600m has been raised to help restore fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedralFrance's three wealthiest families are leading fundraising efforts to restore the Notre Dame cathedral, after a massive fire inflicted devastating damage. The inferno began on Monday afternoon and raged for twelve hours, toppling the iconic 300-foot spire. It also destroyed the medieval roof structure known as "the forest," because it…VTalmost 7 years ago2 min(s) read
WorldNotre Dame could be rebuilt with the help of Assassins Creed: UnityBy now, you may have heard the news that, in a tragic turn of events, the Notre Dame cathedral was set ablaze, with the historical Paris monument taking great damage from the rapidly-spreading flames. The fire has now been successfully extinguished, but not before the 800-year-old building sustained serious damage.…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
World'Fearless' priest saved priceless relics from burning Notre-DameThe iconic 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral has been devastated by a major fire, which toppled its iconic 300-foot spire, gutted its interior, and caused its roof to collapse. The Parisian cathedral spokesperson Andre Finot has told French media that the medieval marvel sustained "colossal damage." Firefighters have now managed to…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
WorldNotre Dame altar and cross remain miraculously untouched after fireNotre Dame cathedral, an iconic 850-year-old French building, has been devastated by a major fire. The blaze toppled its iconic 300-foot spire, and cathedral spokesperson Andre Finot has told French media that the medieval marvel sustained "colossal damage." Firefighters have now managed to extinguish the inferno, but the church building…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
WorldSalma Hayek's French billionaire husband pledges 100m euros to help rebuild Notre DameLast night, reports emerged from France that the iconic Notre Dame cathedral, regarded as Paris' beating heart, had been partially destroyed by a major fire. It has since transpired that firefighters were able to save the 850-year-old landmark's stone structure and its two towers, but the building's roof and spire…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
UKNotre Dame towers saved, but cathedral suffers ‘colossal damage,' says French officialNotre Dame cathedral, the 850-year-old structure regarded as the beating heart of Paris, has been partially saved by firefighters after a devastating fire toppled its iconic 300-foot spire. "The fire is now weaker," said Laurent Nunez, secretary to the interior minister, per CNN. "We are now in a time of…VTalmost 7 years ago1 min(s) read
USDonald Trump causes outrage by cancelling historically important trip in France because of rainThis week, President Donald Trump has flown to France in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. While there, he was expected to make a visit to the Belleau Wood battlefield and cemetery just outside Paris, but has now said that he is…VT7 years ago1 min(s) read
UncategorisedFrance passes new laws on street harassment after video of catcaller attacking woman goes viralWhen women go out in public, they have to deal with cat-callers. Men will wolf-whistle, command them to smile, and shout sexually suggestive comments. Shockingly, women do not react by turning around and agreeing to go out to dinner. Instead, they don't respond, and keep walking, hoping the obnoxious dude…VTover 7 years ago2 min(s) read
