Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.

An uncommonly powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes and knocked out power to about 2,800 households.

In a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family.

The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.

France has faithfully renovated most of what burned at Notre-Dame in 2019. Contentiously, six towering windows will soon be replaced by a new design.