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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri - Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie of Luxembourg and Princess Stéphanie de Lannoy of Luxembourg during the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Accession to the Throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Guillaume on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

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Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters 3

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

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Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

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Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

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Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Teresa attend Pope Francis’ funeral celebrated in San Peter’s square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Over two hundred and fifty thousand people poured into St. Peter’s Square to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden and and his wife Marjolijne Drooglever-Fortuyn, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Grand Duke Henri, Princess Stephanie, Prince Francois, Pope Francis, Prince Guillaume, Prince Charles and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa pose at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City, on September 26, 2024. It is the first visit by a pope to Luxembourg in almost 40 years. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

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Notre Dame de Paris Inaugural Mass

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, attend an inaugural mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, hosting its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019. Paris, France, on December 08, 2024 Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Notre Dame de Paris Inaugural Mass

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, attend an inaugural mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, hosting its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019. Paris, France, on December 08, 2024 Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Notre Dame de Paris Inaugural Mass

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, attend an inaugural mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, hosting its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019. Paris, France, on December 08, 2024 Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, during the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, during the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, during the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Official Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris - Inside

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium Grand-duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Le prince William, prince de Galles, attending the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on December 7, 2024. A jewel of Gothic art, a place of worship and culture, a universal symbol of France and its history, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors on December 7 and 8, five years after the terrible fire that ravaged it on April 15, 2019. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Official Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris - Inside

Le prince Albert II de Monaco, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium Grand-duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attending the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on December 7, 2024. A jewel of Gothic art, a place of worship and culture, a universal symbol of France and its history, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors on December 7 and 8, five years after the terrible fire that ravaged it on April 15, 2019. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Official Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris - Inside

Grande duchess Maria Teresa and Grand-duc Henri of Luxembourg, Le prince William, prince de Galles attending the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on December 7, 2024. A jewel of Gothic art, a place of worship and culture, a universal symbol of France and its history, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors on December 7 and 8, five years after the terrible fire that ravaged it on April 15, 2019. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, during the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris, on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, during the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris, on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Front row from right, French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, third row at right, during the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris, on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg before the start of the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Priest Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg before the start of the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Priest Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg before the start of the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start Of The First Mass For The Public Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg before the start of the first mass for the public in which Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will lead prayers to consecrate the new main alter, designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on December 8, 2024 after a historic re-opening ceremony that saw firefighters, builders and artists celebrated for their work saving the 12th-century masterpiece. The beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019, but has been renovated inside and fitted with a new roof and spire during a frenzied reconstruction effort since then. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM