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Parisians and tourists stood in shock on 15 April 2019 as flames billowed out the iconic Notre Dame cathedral. Building on it started in 1163, meaning the cathedral has overlooked Paris for over 850 years, surviving kings, emperors, the French revolution, two World Wars and Nazi occupation. Twelve million tourists pass through its doors each year, coming to see the incredible French-Gothic architecture as well as holy relics and religious artwork. The fire destroyed the spire and two-thirds of the roof. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to restore the Lady of Paris.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper said he was raising his arm to get the attention of a waiter.
Macron says landmark will rise again within five years.
Protesters chanted "we are peaceful, what about you?" as officers arrived.
Over 120 activists have been arrested following protests by environmental group Extinction Rebellion. Activists blocked major London roads, including on Waterloo Bridge, Oxford Circus and Marble Arch. The group, which in early April held a naked protest in parliament, is demanding that the government declare a climate emergency.
This piecemeal model of censoring the internet might be even more harmful than China's "Great Firewall", because it lacks all transparency or logic.