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Charred roof debris in front of the cathedral's altar

Macron’s pledge to rebuild Notre Dame in five years may be possible

18 April 2019

Many have expressed dismay at the “loss” of Notre Dame following Monday’s fire, but thankfully most of the building is still intact thanks to its clever design
An electric charging sign

Why electric cars are a hot topic in Australia's forthcoming election

16 April 2019

Most parties in Australia's upcoming election want more electric cars, but providing enough charging points across such a vast country has proven difficult

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