Photos show Notre-Dame restoration work after devastating 2019 fire – a year before planned reopening
French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Notre-Dame Cathedral to mark one year until its scheduled reopening.
Year: 2023
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EU’s green initiative could de-industrialize Africa, official warns
The African Development Bank has warned of serious financial risks facing the continent as a result of the EU’s carbon tax Read Full Article at RT.com
Fairytale Of New York rings out as mourners say goodbye to Shane MacGowan
A rousing rendition of Shane MacGowan’s best-loved hit Fairytale Of New York rung out at the church during his funeral in Co Tipperary, Ireland, as stars including Johnny Depp, Bono and Nick Cave led the tributes to the singer.
Russia-India trade surpasses target set by Putin and Modi
Economic ties have reached unprecedented levels ahead of a $50 billion goal set by leaders, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com
Rocket fire around US embassy in Baghdad – media
Several rockets have reportedly landed near the Green Zone district in the Iraqi capital, which houses diplomatic and government buildings Read Full Article at RT.com
Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch the US military’s ultra-secretive X-37B spaceplane in its longest-ever flight
The pilotless spaceplane, which conducts highly-classified research, will launch atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy on Sunday. Use of the rocket suggests the plane will go higher than before.
Tesla’s troubles in Scandinavia escalate as court rules in favor of Swedish union blocking license plates, and a 4th country joins the blockade
Tesla sued Sweden’s transport agency to try to get access to license plates being withheld by unionized mail workers in sympathy with Tesla staff. It failed.
News24 | The UK paid Rwanda another R2.4 billion to take its migrants
Britain paid Rwanda an additional £100 million pounds in April, on top of £140 million it previously sent, as the bill for its contested plan to relocate asylum seekers to the East African country continues to rise.
Putin to stand for re-election as president next year – state media
Russian President Vladimir Putin will run for office again in 2024, according to state media reports.
US urges G7 to tighten enforcement of Russian oil sanctions – media
The US Treasury is seeking to increase the costs Moscow pays to run its alleged ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers, Axios reports Read Full Article at RT.com