One dead in shooting near Paris hospital
Police in Paris are hunting for a gunman who opened fire near a hospital in the wealthy 16th district of the French capital, killing one person and injuring another.
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Paris doctors warn of ‘catastrophic’ overload of coronavirus cases
Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for the sick in the French capital’s hospitals, possibly forcing them to choose which patients they treat.
France end Wales’ Grand Slam hopes with dramatic late Six Nations win in Paris
France claimed a dramatic last-gasp 32-30 victory to deny Wales the Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after a controversial Paris epic.
Third wave of Covid could hit Wales, First Minister warns
A third wave of coronavirus could hit Wales in the future, leading to further lockdowns, the First Minister has warned.
Ken Owens hails Wayne Pivac for orchestrating dramatic change in Welsh fortunes
Ken Owens has paid tribute to head coach Wayne Pivac ahead of Wales’ final push for the Guinness Six Nations title and a fifth Grand Slam.
France to return Nazi-looted Klimt painting to rightful Jewish heirs
The French government has announced it will return a Nazi-looted Gustav Klimt landscape painting to its rightful owners more than 80 years after it was stolen from a Jewish family in Austria in 1938.
First oak trees selected to replace Notre Dame’s spire
The first eight oak trees destined to replace the destroyed spire of Notre Dame cathedral have been selected from the Berce forest in the French Loire region, church officials said.
French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape
French actor Gerard Depardieu has been charged with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.
No more delays, pledges Biden as US officially returns to Paris climate accord
The US has officially returned to the Paris global climate accord as Joe Biden and other leaders declared the nation could not afford to sideline the growing climate crisis again.
Eiffel Tower needs blowtorch for ice as snow blankets Europe
Workers at the Eiffel Tower used a blowtorch to melt the ice collecting on its surfaces and snow was blocking roads and halting trains and school buses Wednesday across northern France.
French police officials face action over Macarena party at station amid lockdown
At least two dozen French police officials are facing internal punishment for holding a party in a police station where they were filmed dancing the Macarena and violating multiple coronavirus protection rules.
France pledges to give financial support to Eurostar
France has said it is ready to give financial support to struggling Eurostar.
DS Automobiles takes inspiration from Paris landmark with DS 7 Crossback Louvre
DS Automobiles has unveiled a limited-edition version of its DS 7 SUV which draws inspiration from the Le Louvre art museum in Paris.
Virus pushes storied Paris fan museum to brink of folding
France’s storied fan-making museum could fold and vanish due to the effects of the pandemic.
US return to climate deal welcomed ‘but there is a very long way to go’
World leaders have welcomed new US President Joe Biden’s swift move to rejoin the Paris climate accord as one of his first acts in office.
Air France resumes daily flights between Aberdeen and Paris
A major airline has announced it will begin operating a daily service between Aberdeen and Paris.
Kim and Kanye’s daughter North West makes rap debut at Yeezy fashion show
The daughter of Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West stole the show as she delivered a surprise rap on the catwalk at her father’s latest fashion show.
Taylor Swift releases video for The Man performed at Paris concert
Taylor Swift has released a new music video for her hit single The Man, showing a live performance of the song in Paris.
Pierce Brosnan’s sons named Golden Globe 2020 ambassadors
Actor Pierce Brosnan’s sons have been announced as the 2020 Golden Globe ambassadors, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) said.
Pete Doherty handed £8,500 fine in Paris over double arrest
British singer Pete Doherty has been handed a three-month suspended sentence and a fine of 10,000 euros (£8,500) after being arrested in Paris twice in a week, city prosecutors said.
Pete Doherty arrested in France for second time in a week
British singer Pete Doherty has been arrested in France for the second time in the space of a week. The Paris prosecutor’s office said the 40-year singer was placed in custody on Sunday for “violence by a person in a manifest state of intoxication”. Doherty is a former frontman for the Libertines and Babyshambles.
Singer Pete Doherty detained in Paris amid drug sale claims
Former Libertines and Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty has been arrested in Paris for buying cocaine, French authorities have said.
Tutankhamun exhibition will ‘shake the English people’
A Tutankhamun exhibition will “shake the English people” with the glories of Egypt, an expert has claimed.
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.