Follow our news updatespublished at 02:58 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
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Summary
A major fire breaks out at Notre-Dame cathedral in central Paris on Monday, threatening a jewel of world heritage
The cause is not yet clear, but officials say that it could be linked to renovation work
A pall of smoke is cast across the French capital by the roaring blaze at one of Europe's most visited attractions
The main spire of the Gothic cathedral, dating back to the 12th Century, collapses but the two bell towers are saved
President Macron cancels major TV address to go to the scene and later pledges to rebuild the cathedral
Follow our news updatespublished at 02:58 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
Fire 'under control'published at 02:33 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
The blaze at the cathedral has now been brought under control, says a spokesperson for the firefighters at the scene
'Deeply saddened'published at 02:21 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
Museums in the Australian state of Victoria tweeted this image of Notre-Dame from a century ago.
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End of twitter postNotre-Dame 'will rise from its ashes'published at 02:04 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
In a tweet, external, King Felipe VI of Spain has said "the world is and will be with France" in the aftermath of tonight's fire.
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat has been destroyedpublished at 01:46 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
Here's a look at the section of the cathedral that has been destroyed by the fire.
Billionaire pledge for cathedral's reconstructionpublished at 01:17 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
French billionaire François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of the Kering luxury group, has pledged €100m (£86m; $113m) towards rebuilding Notre-Dame, according to a statement quoted by AFP news agency.
Earlier, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to launch an international fundraising scheme to rebuild the cathedral.
Kering owns the Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent fashion brands.
The treasures of Notre-Damepublished at 01:03 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
Image source, PAAs the wooden rafters burned, the roof, a spire, and much of the cathedral's interior were destroyed.
But some parts of the 850-year-old Gothic building have also been saved.
From rose windows to gargoyles, from bells to relics, we look at what makes the Notre-Dame cathedral so special.
Australian sorrowpublished at 00:47 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison recalls his visit to the iconic Parisian cathedral
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End of twitter postNotre Dramepublished at 00:26 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
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End of twitter post'Tonight I speak of hope' - Macronpublished at 00:17 British Summer Time 16 April 2019
Image source, EPAMore from the French president:
"Notre-Dame is our history, our literature, part of our psyche, the place of all our great events, our epidemics, our wars... the epicentre of our lives.
"Notre-Dame is burning, and I know the sadness, and this tremor felt by so many fellow French people. But tonight, I'd like to speak of hope too.
"Let's be proud, because we built this cathedral more than 800 years ago, we've built it and, throughout the centuries, let it grow, and improved it.
"So I solemnly say tonight: we will rebuild it together."
Images of fire damagepublished at 23:59 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Flames can be seen from the interior of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
Images have emerged showing a different view of the damage caused to the cathedral - including a hole reportedly beneath where the spire was positioned.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Smoke rises around the alter in front of the cross inside the building as the fire continues to burn
Newspaper front pagespublished at 23:48 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
The BBC's Neil Henderson has also been sharing some of tomorrow's French and British newspaper front pages on social media - with the Notre-Dame blaze dominating the news agenda.
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La Croix, a French Roman Catholic newspaper, has released images of its front page for Tuesday.
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End of twitter postFrance 'touched in its heart'published at 23:16 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy tweeted to say that France was "touched in its heart, in its identity, in its history".
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End of twitter postFormer US President Barack Obama tweetspublished at 22:55 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
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End of twitter postMore footage from elevated viewpointpublished at 22:49 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
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End of twitter postWhat Notre-Dame means to the Frenchpublished at 22:46 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
More from the BBC's Henri Astier, himself a Parisian:
It is impossible to overstate how shocking it is to watch such an enduring embodiment of our country burn.
Locals are not famous for their sunny disposition, but few can walk along the banks of the Seine in the central part of the capital without feeling their spirits rise at the majestic bulk of Notre-Dame.
It is one of the few sights sure to make a Parisian feel good about living there.
Paris prosecutor opens investigationpublished at 22:44 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
Further to its earlier announcement, the office says it is investigating "accidental destruction by fire".
Our history is burning - Macronpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
Mr Macron also expressed sympathy towards Catholics around the world.
"What's happened this evening is obviously a terrible drama," he said.
"[Emergency services fought the fire] with extreme courage, professionalism and determination... I would like to thank them on behalf of the entire nation.
"This is our history, and it's burning."
'The worst has been avoided'published at 22:39 British Summer Time 15 April 2019
Speaking at the scene in Paris, President Macron called the fire a "terrible tragedy", but added that the worst had been avoided.
He said he planned to launch a fundraising campaign to renovate the cathedral.
"We will rebuild Notre-Dame."