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France restores 861-year-old Notre Dame to former glory

Aaron Tilton | Lisa Louis in Paris, France
December 7, 2024

Hosting world leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President-elect Trump, the iconic cathedral has reopened as a triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron amid political turmoil. The five-year restoration, following devastating fire damage, was a spectacular effort by craftsmen from across France.

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