Major fire rips through roof of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris

24 Sept 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

A major fire erupted at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris, with flames and smoke billowing from its spire and roof.
The incident occurred while renovations were underway, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and urge residents to make way for rescue vehicles as fire services battled the blaze.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.