$1bn raised to rebuild Paris' Notre Dame after fire

Nearly $1bn has already poured in from ordinary worshippers and high-powered magnates around the world to restore Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after a massive fire. Construction teams brought in a huge crane and a delivery of planks of wood to the site on Wednesday morning.

French President Emmanuel Macron ratcheted up the pressure by setting a five-year deadline to restore the 12th-century landmark. Macron is holding a special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday dedicated to the Notre Dame disaster.
Presidential cultural heritage envoy Stephane Bern told broadcaster France-Info on Wednesday that 880 million euros ($995m) has been raised so far. Contributors include Apple and magnates who own L'Oreal, Chanel and Dior, as well as Catholics and others from around France and the world.