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Rouen cathedral fire: Map resurfaces online claiming 'Christianophobia' against French churches

Following the small fire that broke out on the spire in Rouen’s famous Gothic cathedral, misleading posts have circulated online fuelling claims that the fire was a “religious attack”. Not only did Rouen’s authorities never said this, but the misinformation also surged after a map claiming to show “all church…

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France's Rouen cathedral evacuated after spire catches fire

A fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the cathedral in the northern French city of Rouen, its mayor said, sharing a photo of a column of smoke rising from the Gothic landmark.

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Rouen cathedral evacuated after spire catches fire

The blaze at the 12th-century cathedral is reminiscent of the devastating fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris in 2019

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Fire Breaks Out On Spire Of Rouen Cathedral

A fire on Rouen cathedral spire sparks concerns over historical significance. Authorities working to contain the fire and protect cultural heritage.

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Fire breaks out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in the French city of Rouen

French authorities say a fire has broken out on the spire of the medieval cathedral in the Normandy city of Rouen

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Rouen Cathedral fire: Huge emergency service response after blaze breaks out at famous landmark in France

The extent of the damage is currently unknown

Evening Standard

From D-day events to the Deauville film festival: seven great reasons to visit Normandy this summer

With new museums and experiences to mark major historical landmarks, it’s a memorable time to visit this region of France

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French Police Kill Man Trying To Set Fire To Synagogue

French police on Friday shot dead a man armed with a knife and a crowbar who tried to set fire to a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen, adding to concerns over anti-Semitic violence in the country.

International Business Times

French police kill man suspected of setting fire to synagogue in Rouen

Local prosecutor says two investigations into arson attempt and death of unidentified suspect are under way.

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French police fatally shoot a man suspected of planning to set fire to a synagogue

French police shot and killed a man armed with a knife and a metal bar who is suspected of having set fire to a synagogue in the Normandy city of Rouen early on Friday, authorities said.

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French police fatally shoot armed man trying to set fire to Rouen synagogue

France 24

French police shoot dead armed man who set fire to Rouen synagogue – as it happened

The attacker was carrying a knife and iron bar, according to local authorities

The Guardian - UK

French Police Neutralize Armed Suspect Planning Synagogue Attack

French police neutralized an armed suspect in Rouen believed to be targeting a synagogue amidst heightened tensions in France.

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Rouen: Police shoot dead armed man attempting to set fire to synagogue in northern France

The incident happened in central Rouen, 80 miles northwest of Paris, early on Friday morning

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French police shoot dead man trying to set fire to Rouen synagogue

French police on Friday killed an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen. It's unclear if the incident is terror-related.

The Independent UK

France police shoot dead armed man who set fire to Rouen synagogue

Jewish worshippers’ body says police have ‘avoided another antisemitic tragedy’

The Guardian - UK

Monet happy returns: Normandy celebrates 150 years of impressionism

The dramatic coastline of northern France inspired some of the country’s most famous artists. Now their work will appear in shows across the region

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UK must offer businesses certainty over green energy, says boss of FTSE 100 firm

Miles Roberts of packaging-maker DS Smith warns manufacturing will decline unless government provides clarity about decarbonisation

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Can you really travel to Europe car-free – and hassle-free – with a dog?

A car-free break on the Continent with a four-legged friend is a logistical nightmare, especially since Brexit. Could this new pet-friendly rail package holiday solve the problem? Lottie Gross (and her dog, Arty) find out

The Guardian - UK

RAC reminds British drivers they must show clean air sticker in French cities

The Crit’Air vignette must be displayed to enter Paris, Rouen, Strasbourg, Lyon, and many other cities to avoid a €180 fine

Radio France Internationale

France’s main grain port of Rouen adjusts to impacts of war in Ukraine

France’s primary grain export port is 100 kilometres away from the open sea – close to farmers, who have seen fluctuations in demand for wheat and other grains since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s recent pullout of the Black Sea grain deal, right at the start of France’s…

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: wheat on the Seine, denim goes home to Nimes, forgotten first woman filmmaker

How Rouen, a city on the Seine, far from the open sea, became France's largest grain port; denim production returns to its place of birth in Nimes; and the story of Alice Guy, the world's first woman director, forgotten by history.

Radio France Internationale

Majestic tall ships gather in Normandy for eighth edition of Armada

The eighth edition of the Armada, the world's largest gathering of tall ships, kicks off on Thursday in Rouen, in western France, and lasts for ten days.

AFP

Meandering along the river Seine: France's roving plastic rubbish

Rouen (France) (AFP) - The scrap of red plastic in among the waterside reeds in northern France could be any fragment of the throwaway consumerism piling up across the planet, flowing into rivers, choking animals, even seeping into our bloodstreams.

The Guardian - UK

‘The cycling was a breeze’: following the Seine through Normandy

The Seine à Vélo cycle route follows minor roads to major attractions, including a medieval chateau, Monet’s garden and Rouen cathedral

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