French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to rebuild Paris' Notre Dame cathedral within five years after the massive fire.
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the blaze, but say they don't believe it was started intentionally.
Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic in Paris says rebuilding the cathedral in five years will be difficult - and expensive.
At least 18 dead after boat capsizes in northern Cameroon
At least 18 people died when a boat carrying passengers heading to a market in Cameroon's Far North region capsized, a local administrative official said on Friday.
Macron unveils renovated Notre-Dame ahead of reopening
France will unveil the new Notre-Dame Cathedral to the world as President Emmanuel Macron takes tour to celebrate its restoration, five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire of 2019.
Lebanese parliament plans session to elect president
Lebanon's parliament will convene on January 9 to elect a president after a two-year vacuum, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said on Thursday.
Opposition disrupts Indian parliament for fourth day
The lower house of India's parliament was suspended temporarily on Friday for a fourth day in a row this week following disruptions as opposition lawmakers sought a discussion on the allegations against Adani Group.
Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities, causes blackouts
Russia unleashed on Thursday its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month, leaving much of the country without power.
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