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.
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Eurostar marks 25th anniversary with first ‘plastic-free’ train
Eurostar is operating a train with no single-use plastics to mark the 25th anniversary of its inaugural service.
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.
US begins withdrawal from Paris climate pact
The US has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
Woman goes viral for ‘romantic picture’ kissing stranger by the Eiffel Tower
A young woman who wanted a “romantic picture” in front of the Eiffel Tower has gone viral with a photo of her kissing a stranger.
Ten Britons injured as coach travelling to London overturns in northern France
A bus travelling from Paris to London has crashed in northern France leaving 29 people injured, including five people with serious injuries.
Da Vinci exhibition opens in Paris to mark 500 years since death
Visitors have been crowding into the Louvre museum in Paris to see a major retrospective of Leonardo Da Vinci’s paintings.
France honours victims of knife attack at Paris police headquarters
French president Emmanuel Macron has led a national tribute to the four police employees killed in last week’s knife attack in Paris, calling them “victims of Islamic terrorism”.
French government admits security breach in police attack
France’s interior minister has acknowledged that there was a breach in security that failed to detect signs of radicalisation of a police employee who killed four people inside Paris police headquarters.
French security chief talks of ‘malfunctions’ before police attack
France’s interior minister has acknowledged there were “malfunctions” that failed to prevent a deadly attack inside Paris police headquarters by an employee.
Terror probe opened after four killed in attack at Paris police HQ
French prosecutors have opened an investigation that treats a knife attack that left four dead at Paris police headquarters as a potential act of terrorism.
Jeff Koons unveils sculpture in memory of Paris terror victims
US pop artist Jeff Koons has unveiled his long-awaited giant sculpture titled Bouquet of Tulips in Paris, commemorating the victims of terror attacks that rocked France in 2015 and 2016.
Four killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters
A civilian employee raged through a Paris police headquarters with a knife, stabbing four colleagues to death before he was shot and killed.
Thousands turn out for tribute to former French president Jacques Chirac
Thousands of mourners have paid tribute to Jacques Chirac after the former French president died at the age of 86.
Police fire tear gas at protesters on day of dissent in Paris
Clusters of anti-government activists in Paris repeatedly scuffled with police who responded with tear gas as supporters of France’s yellow vest protests tried to revive the movement opposed to President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies.
Police use tear gas in Paris amid array of protests
Paris police have used tear gas to disperse anti-government demonstrators trying to revive the yellow vest movement in France.
Paris tests new bubble-shaped water taxi
Paris is testing out a new form of travel: an eco-friendly bubble-shaped taxi that zips along the water.
Commuters walk or cycle to work in worst Paris transport strikes since 2007
The biggest strike to hit Paris public transport in more than a decade disrupted tourists’ plans and forced commuters to work from home or find alternative ways to reach the office.
Paris marks 75 years since liberation from Nazis
Paris has been celebrating the American soldiers, French Resistance fighters and others who liberated the City of Light from Nazi occupation exactly 75 years ago.
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.
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.