Notre Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating fire
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Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen on Saturday, five years after a devastating fire. The restoration, completed in just five years at a cost of €700 million, has drawn attention from world leaders, including US president-elect Donald Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the reopening as a symbol of national resilience amid ongoing political turmoil in France. The event will feature a service attended by around 40 leaders, including Jill Biden and Prince William. The fire in 2019 shocked Parisians and the world, but the cathedral has been restored with new materials and design. A mass will follow the reopening, marking a significant moment for the iconic landmark.