French protesters block Amazon sites over climate and jobs
Environmental activists have chained themselves to gates and turnstiles as they occupied an Amazon building near Paris, accusing the online company of destroying jobs and hurting the planet.
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Sir Elton John makes Aids funding plea after receiving France’s highest honour
Sir Elton John has called for more funding for Aids research and treatment after receiving France’s highest award.
Scotland team applauded on return from Women’s World Cup
The Scotland squad have been welcomed home in Edinburgh following their exit from the Women’s World Cup in France.
One of the world’s oldest captive Borneo orangutans celebrates 50th birthday
Nenette, one of the world’s oldest Borneo orangutans in captivity, has celebrated her 50th birthday at a zoo in Paris where she has lived almost all her life.
No money from French tycoons as US donors foot Notre Dame repair bills
The billionaire French donors who publicly promised flashy donations totalling hundreds of millions to rebuild Notre Dame have not yet paid a penny toward the restoration of the French national monument, according to officials.
Paris wants ‘Princess Diana Square’ at site of her death
Paris City Hall wants to name a small plaza after Diana, Princess of Wales at the site of the car crash that killed the British royal.
Tutankhamun exhibition will ‘shake the English people’
A Tutankhamun exhibition will “shake the English people” with the glories of Egypt, an expert has claimed.
Notre Dame’s melted roof leaves concerns over lead levels
Notre Dame’s melted roof has left very high lead levels in the plaza outside the cathedral and in adjacent roads.
Restoring Notre Dame cannot be rushed, experts warn
A group of French and international architects and heritage experts have called on French President Emmanuel Macron to allow the necessary time to ensure good reconstruction work on the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral.
Homeless people need a roof too, say protesters outside Notre Dame
Dozens of public housing advocates are protesting outside the gutted Notre Dame in Paris to demand France’s poorest people be remembered.
Paris yellow vest protest descends into violence
Dozens of motorbikes and cars have been set on fire in eastern Paris as a yellow vest protest descended into violence.
Assassin’s Creed publisher pledges 500,000 euros to Notre Dame restoration
The company behind the Assassin’s Creed video games has pledged 500,000 euros (£434,000) to help restore Notre Dame Cathedral.
Notre Dame: Firefighters may not be able to save historic cathedral
Around 400 firefighters are battling to save Notre Dame after a catastropic fire engulfed the world famous cathedral in Paris, toppling its spire and threatening the entire wooden frame of the building.
North-east heart attack survivor on his bike for 353-mile challenge to help others
A north-east man is to take on a mammoth cycling challenge to raise money for charity.
Accuser’s lawyer details Chris Brown allegations
The lawyer for a woman who filed a rape complaint in Paris against American singer Chris Brown and two other men has said she alleges she was raped four times during a drug-fuelled party.
Chris Brown detained in Paris after a rape accusation
US singer Chris Brown and two other people are in custody in Paris after a woman filed a rape complaint, according to French police.
Cruises to Russia, Iceland and Norway to set sail from new Aberdeen Harbour
Cruise passengers will soon be able to travel direct from Aberdeen on six new routes including Russia.
Missing north-east pensioner hasn’t returned after trip to Paris
Police are looking to trace a missing north-east pensioner, who it's believed may have flown to Paris earlier this month.
Aberdeen hospital consultants to take on 300-mile charity cycle challenge
A group of north-east consultants are to take on a cycle challenge to raise funds for charity.
North-east family’s pedal power and 24 hours of golf boost Jacobi’s fund
A north-east family has raised more than £10,000 for a trust set up on behalf of their four-year-old son who has a muscular condition.
Paris police clear out migrant camp at centre of national debate
French police have cleared out around 1,000 people from the largest makeshift migrant camp in Paris, which had become a focal point in the county’s immigration debate.
Stars swept away by spectacular Chanel fashion show featuring cruise ship
Celebrity guests at Chanel’s event in Paris have been treated to a spectacular fashion show featuring a massive cruise ship complete with steaming funnels.
Dozens of Aberdeen flights cancelled
Around 30 flights to and from Aberdeen have been cancelled today.
Passengers tell of ‘burning smell’ filling cabin as flight from Paris forced to divert
A woman has described the terrifying moment she was woken by friends telling her there was a problem with their plane – before a “burning smell” filled the cabin.
Aberdeen flight diverted to Edinburgh after emergency
An Aberdeen-bound aircraft has been forced to divert to Edinburgh after declaring an emergency.
EasyJet flight delayed overnight after scorpion spotted on plane
Aberdeen passengers have told how their flight was delayed overnight after a scorpion was spotted onboard.
Prosecutors open terror investigation in Paris
French counter-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a car attack on soldiers in Paris that left six injured.
Six hurt as vehicle hits soldiers in Paris suburb
Six people were injured when a vehicle slammed into soldiers guarding a Paris suburb, French police said.
Woman sues Disneyland after chef’s blow torch gives her second degree burns
A mother of two says she suffered burns to her face after a blow torch used to light a dessert sent flames across a counter at a Disneyland Paris restaurant.
Notre Dame on lockdown after police attacked by hammer-wielding ‘terrorist’ outside Notre Dame
A man has been shot and injured by police in Paris after attempting to attack an officer with a hammer near Notre-Dame Cathedral.