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Notre Dame fire
Backlash against Notre-Dame donors could redefine philanthropy
What we’ve seen since the Notre-Dame fire is that people are questioning the social licence of the French billionaires who have pledged to fund its rebuilding.
- by Krystian Seibert
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Mass shooting
'Our full and sincere apologies': New IRA sorry for killing journalist
The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry.
Royal family
Royal family releases new photos for Prince Louis' first birthday
All the photos were taken this month by his mother Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, at the family's home in Norfolk.
Notre Dame fire
Notre Dame fire a warning bell. But will Europe listen?
In the wake of the fire last week that gutted Notre Dame, questions are being raised about the state of thousands of other cathedrals, palaces and village spires across Europe.
World election
Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins Ukrainian presidency in a landslide
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Sunday conceded defeat after a run-off vote that saw comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy secure the presidency.
- by Matthias Williams
Royal family
Palace 'considered making Prince Harry Australia's governor-general'
Amid rumours of a rift between Harry and William, royal officials have reportedly pondered plans to send the Sussexes overseas.
- by Nick Miller
Ukraine
Ukrainians may elect comedian as president
A comedian with no prior political experience could find himself President of this country desperate for change.
- by Matthias Williams
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland leaders urge calm as two arrested over journalist's killing
There is increasing concern about the stability of the region's 21-year-old peace deal.
- by Clodagh Kilcoyne
Opinion
Notre Dame fire
How to restore Notre-Dame without falsifying history
Complicating the forthcoming restoration is the fact that Notre-Dame is a living, breathing, functioning monument.
- by Meredith Cohen
Pope Francis
Pope Francis during Easter vigil: Reject the 'glitter of wealth'
"Do not bury hope!" Francis exclaimed, after noting that when things go badly, "we lose heart and come to believe that death is stronger than life".
Accident
Small plane crashes in southern Bulgaria
Authorities in Bulgaria say a small private plane has crashed in a field in a southern region, killing the pilot and the lone passenger on board.