Scaffolding that covered the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed, marking a milestone in its reconstruction. As the shell at the summit has been taken down in recent days, it has revealed the cathedral’s new spire for the first time, adorned with a golden rooster and … Read more
The monument’s new spire is identical to the previous one, designed by the 19th-century architect Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc. Its oak structure is to reach its full height of 96m by the end of the year. It will then be covered in lead ornaments before the scaffolding is taken down, Jost said. The frames of the nave … Read more
T he King and Queen are to meet Britons running businesses in south-western France before touring a vineyard on the final day of their state visit. Charles and Camilla will fly from Paris to Bordeaux, a change from their original plans amid French media leaks, before being welcomed in a town hall. They will join … Read more
No. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado moved into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Tuesday after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season and No. 4 Florida State jumped into the top five after its resounding victory over LSU in Week 1’s marquee game. No. 18 Oklahoma moves up two spots from … Read more
Acropolis of Athens sets visitor limits, UNESCO to add Venice ‘in danger’ list, Spain’s pilgrimage site to introduce tourist tax, Portugal issues heatwave warning, robots to handle baggage in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Notre Dame in Paris to open in December 2024 Russia introduces e-visas: With Russia introducing electronic visa (e-visa) for tourists from India … Read more