The remaining paintings inside the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris are to be removed on Friday and stored, with fire service officials now satisfied the damaged structure is safe enough to go inside.

All Notre-Dame paintings to be removed as officials head inside

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed Paris firefighters for their ''exemplary'' actions in battling the Notre-Dame cathedral blaze. Macron hosted a ceremony at the Elysee Palace for the firefighters.

Macron hails 'exemplary' Notre-Dame firefighters during a ceremony

Veteran directors Ken Loach and Terrence Malick head the line-up of a "highly political" Cannes film festival next month, its director Thierry Fremaux said Thursday.

Ken Loach and Terrence Malick to head Cannes film festival but no sign of Quentin Tarantino yet

Former first lady Michelle Obama sent her thoughts to the people of Paris, urging them to unite in response to the Notre Dame fire.

Notre Dame fire tragedy: Michelle Obama in solidarity with France

As the smoke began to clear from the devastating fire at Paris' Notre Dame cathedral, the world's attention shifted to the irreplaceable collection of artifacts and cultural items inside the more than 800-year-old landmark. While some of the priceless collection was lost forever in the flames, other pieces were spared.

Notre Dame fire tragedy: 800 years of history partially lost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrote to French President Emmanuel Macron in the aftermath of the devastating fire in Notre-dame cathedral in Paris. Expressing shock and sadness over the devastating fire, PM Modi conveyed his solidarity and the solidarity of the people of India with the people of France.

Notre-Dame fire: Prime Minister Modi writes to French President; expresses solidarity

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday (April 16) told a crowd of thousands in Paris to "be strong and have faith", in the wake of the disastrous blaze at the city's Notre Dame cathedral on Monday. Watch video to know more.

Former US first lady Michelle Obama tells crowd to 'be strong' on Paris book tour

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A raging fire that tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris was under control early Tuesday after the blaze brought its towering spire and roof crashing to the ground, wiping out centuries of priceless heritage central to French culture and history. Watch more to know more.

WION Gravitas: Notre-Dame fire under control, Macron vows to rebuild

The fire that tore through Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors said on Tuesday after firefighters doused the last flames in the ruins overnight.

Notre-Dame cathedral fire was probably caused by accident, say French prosecutors

Billionaires and private donors pledged hundreds of millions of euros on Tuesday to help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris which has been devastated by fire.

Billionaires, private donors mobilise to rebuild Notre-Dame

A fire broke out at the Notre-Dame cathedral on Monday afternoon in Central Paris, the fire service said. Images posted on social media showed flames and huge clouds of smoke billowing above the roof of the gothic cathedral, the most visited historic monument in Europe.

Major fire breaks out at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris

Disneyland in Paris on Monday has announced a ban on using plastic straws. Europe's biggest tourist attraction has decided to make its theme park a little more environmentally friendly.

Disneyland Paris announces ban on plastic straws to make it environmentally friendly

Paris' public transport operator on Tuesday said it had ordered up to 800 electric buses to take to the streets of the French capital to replace diesel versions and fight smog in the build-up to the 2024 Olympics.

Paris orders 800 new electric buses to fight smog

Brazilian soccer legend Pele was discharged from a French hospital on Monday after recovering from a urinary infection, media in France reported. Pele, 78, was admitted to the hospital in Paris last Wednesday with a strong fever, after attending an event in the city with France's World Cup-winning player Kylian Mbappe.

Brazil soccer legend Pele discharged from hospital

French President Emmanuel Macron attempted on Friday to defuse the controversy triggered by his decision to deploy the army as a backup during this weekend's "yellow vest" protests following major riots in Paris a week ago.

Macron battles to end controversy over use of army against 'yellow vests'

French soldiers will be deployed Saturday to help guard public buildings, allowing police to focus on dealing with "yellow vest" demonstrators in case of renewed violence in Paris and other cities, the government has said.

France brings out army ahead of next 'yellow vest' protest

The French government sacked the top police official in Paris on Monday following another weekend of rioting in the capital during "yellow vest" protests which have put President Emmanuel Macron on the defensive.

Paris police chief sacked after Champs-Elysees rioting

Tens of thousands attend Paris "March of the century" for climate

The Enforcement Directorate said Monday it has attached a Paris-based property worth Rs 5.83 crore of the ex-wife of Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the VVIP choppers scam case, under the anti-money laundering law.

VVIP choppers case: Enforcement Directorate attaches Paris property of Michel's ex-wife

Hundreds of 'yellow vest' protesters march in Paris

Hundreds of "yellow vest" protesters began marches in Paris on Saturday, marking the 17th straight weekend of anti-government demonstrations despite attempts by French President Emmanuel Macron to quell discontent with a nationwide series of debates.

Hundreds march in Paris as childminders join 'yellow vest' protests

At least 2,000 demonstrators Sunday gathered in Paris and other French cities to protest Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid to stand for a fifth term in office.

At least 2,000 protest Algerian president in France

French "yellow vest" protesters gathered on the Champs Elysees in Paris Saturday for the 16th weekend of demonstrations since the movement against fiscal inequality and the political class blew up late last year.

French 'yellow vests' gather for 16th weekend of protests

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