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A statue of French general Joseph Gallieni is spray-painted with the words "Responsible State" and "In a Museum" as protesters in several countries continue to question the existence of colonial symbols in public spaces. General Gallieni, a colonial administrator, played a central role in the expansion of the French Empire with particularly brutal methods. He is notably at the origin of the Menalamba massacre in Madagascar, which resulted in maintaining slavery on the island. IMAGES
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the world's top tourist attractions, is closed after staff went on strike. The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, unions say. IMAGES
The outline of the new spire on the Notre-Dame Cathedral was visible on the Paris skyline as a key part of the reconstruction from a devastating fire approached completion. Scaffolding still surrounded the new spire and officials did not wish to comment while they await the finishing touches. IMAGES
The architect in charge of the restoration of Notre-Dame, Philippe Villeneuve, shows the Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak, around the cathedral's construction site. The cathedral is due to reopen in April 2024. IMAGES
Rima Abdul Malak, Minister of Culture, visits Notre-Dame de Paris for a site visit led by General Jean-Louis Georgelin, President of the public establishment in charge of the conservation and restoration of the cathedral. IMAGES
The Eiffel Tower in Paris lights up with the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity after the invasion by Russian forces. The famous Parisian monument, one of the most visited in the world and symbol of France, will be illuminated in yellow and blue for three nights in a row. IMAGES
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