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Latest News for December 7, 2024: Soldiers patrol among crowds near France’s iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Paris, after devastating fire destroys 861-year-old cathedral in 2019 before officially reopening for the first time since the landmark nearly burned down. (
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December 7, 2024 9:09 PM IST
US News Live: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens its doors to French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders, a rare symbol of unity
Notre Dame Cathedral will officially reopen its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly gutted the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. Read the full story here
December 7, 2024 8:04 PM IST
US News Live: Elon Musk scheduled to arrive in Paris ahead of reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral: Report
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and one of Donald Trump’s closest allies, is expected to arrive in Paris on Saturday. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 6:18pm IST
World News Live: South Korean president survives first impeachment, but Korean drama isn’t over yet
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol survived an impeachment motion on Saturday stemming from a short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 5:48 PM IST
US News Live: Austin Tice is alive and well, says mother of American journalist missing in Syria for more than 10 years
The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing in Syria for more than a decade, said Friday she is confident her son is alive. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 5:16pm IST
US News Live: USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for avian influenza to stop virus
The U.S. government on Friday ordered the nation’s milk supply to be tested for avian influenza to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 5:08 PM IST
World News Live: Pilot allegedly videotaped couple having sex during spacecraft launch
The incident occurred during a 12-hour flight on Swiss Air Flight 181 from Bangkok to Zurich in November. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 5:01pm IST
US News Live: Tulsi Gabbard is likely to face a difficult situation in the Senate after being criticized by former US officials for allegedly having ‘sympathy for dictators’
Gabbard has portrayed herself as a staunch defender of Israel and the “war on terror,” while condemning the United States’ conflicts with countries such as Iran and Russia. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 4:55 PM IST
World News Live: Netherlands: Massive explosion in The Hague causes part of three-story apartment building to collapse, fearing many people may be trapped
The exact cause of the explosion is still unknown. Police said one car fled the scene after the explosion at around 6:15 a.m. local time. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 4:29pm IST
World News Live: Actor Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub at home in Japan
Actor and singer Miho Nakayama (54) was found dead at her home in Tokyo. Her death remains under investigation. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 4:16 PM (IST)
World News Live: South Korean parliament rejects special prosecutor investigation bill against First Lady Kim Gun Hee
Opposition parties have submitted a bill to parliament regarding the poll results and stock price manipulation allegations. Read the full story here.
December 7, 2024 4:00 PM IST
US News Live: Prince William, Donald Trump meet with outgoing First Lady Jill Biden in Paris
December 7, 2024 3:49 PM IST
US News Live: President Donald Trump visits Paris to reopen Notre Dame Cathedral and meets with President Macron
Donald Trump is set to embark on his first overseas trip as president-elect, joining world leaders and dignitaries in Paris. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 3:07 PM IST
World News Live: Who is South Korean First Lady Kim Kun-hee and what are the charges against her?
During her husband’s presidency, she has been embroiled in several controversies and been the center of investigations by state agencies. Read the full story here
December 7, 2024 3:06 PM IST
US News Live: Donald Trump and Melania ready to have dinner with anyone who donates this amount
President Trump’s first fundraising campaign devised a lucrative offer for prominent supporters to enjoy dinner with future first lady Melania. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 2:51 PM IST
World News Live: “Go home”: South Korean demonstrators ask lawmakers to participate in impeachment vote
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol faces impeachment in a parliamentary vote amid the chaos following the controversial imposition of martial law. M Read the full story here
December 7, 2024 2:19 PM IST
US News Live: On the day Saudi Royal offered $700 million for a Jake Paul rematch, Mike Tyson sues for $1.6 million
Mike Tyson, who reportedly received a $700 million offer from the Saudi royal family, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly breaching his promotional contract. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 1:54 PM IST
US News Live: Leonardo DiCaprio allegedly forced women to sleep with him, claims the actor’s friend
Harold Hunter’s 2002 interview has resurfaced, revealing Leonardo DiCaprio’s controversial past in Hollywood, particularly his involvement with the “P***y Posse.” Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 1:46 PM IST
World News Live: 100-year-old veteran remembers Pearl Harbor attack as 83rd anniversary approaches
Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, recalls the chaos of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor as he prepares to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the attack. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 1:38 PM IST
World News Live: 79 people killed in ‘Disease X’ outbreak in Congo; WHO rushes to ground zero
The mysterious disease “Disease X” has killed 79 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and affected hundreds more, especially children under the age of five. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 1:38 PM IST
US News Live: Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for Pentagon, responds to sexual assault accuser if…
Pete Hegseth has threatened to sue the woman who accused him of sexual assault unless he is recognized as a top Pentagon official. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 12:55 PM IST
US News Live: Jake Paul reveals ‘next opponent’ after defeating Mike Tyson on points in controversial Netflix match. internet reaction
Jake Paul faced intense backlash after his recent fight with 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson due to the obvious age difference between the two fighters. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 12:47 PM IST
World News Live: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens today: 5 interesting facts about the iconic cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral was designed with mathematical precision and has played an important role in French history. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 11:41am IST
US News Live: Barron Trump impacts White House Christmas mission, years after first lady Melania Drops F-bomb over Christmas decorations
Barron Trump’s presence in New York will have a big impact on how Melania Trump leads the White House’s holiday celebrations and decorations after the Christmas controversy. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 11:30 AM IST
US News Live: Marjorie Taylor Greene bans federal efforts against governments that ‘do not support Trump’
As Joe Biden’s term draws to a close, officials led by James Comer and Marjorie Taylor Greene have been criticized for taking “anti-Trump” measures. Read the full text here
December 7, 2024 11:11am IST
World News Live: Syria conflict: Isolated and shattered against a new uprising, is the Assad regime on the verge of collapse?
With Russia distracted by Ukraine and Hezbollah weakened, rebels have captured major cities and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faces a new threat. Read the full text here
