Work to restore fire-ravaged Notre Dame expected to begin later this year
The French army general in charge of rebuilding fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris says renovation work will begin in earnest later this year.
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Louvre closed amid strikes over pension plans in Paris
The Louvre museum in Paris has been forced to close after dozens of people blocked the entrance in a protest against the French government’s plans to overhaul the pension system.
Oil giant Total to shift London finance hub to Paris ‘due to Brexit’
The boss of French oil giant Total has said moving the company’s financial hub out of London to Paris due to Brexit is “a logical decision”.
French PM open to talks on pension proposals which have sparked mass protest
The French prime minister has told the unions behind a crippling railway strike that he is open to backing down on controversial proposals to raise the full pension age to 64.
Notre Dame Cathedral ‘not saved yet’
The French general overseeing the reconstruction of the fire-devastated Notre Dame Cathedral has said the Paris landmark is not saved yet because there is still a risk its vaulted ceilings might collapse.
Police kill man who stabbed passer-by to death in Paris park
A man armed with a knife has rampaged through a Paris park attacking passers-by seemingly at random, killing one person and injuring two others before police shot him dead, officials said.
‘Fragile’ Notre Dame ‘might not be entirely saved’
Notre Dame is still so fragile that there is a “50% chance” the Paris landmark might not be entirely saved because scaffolding installed before this year’s devastating fire is threatening the vaults of the Gothic monument, its rector has said.
No Christmas service at fire-damaged Notre Dame
Notre Dame Cathedral is unable to host Christmas services for the first time since the French Revolution because the Paris landmark was too deeply damaged by this year’s fire.
Trains cancelled and schools shut amid strike across France
Teachers, doctors, lawyers and workers at the Eiffel Tower are among people from across France who have walked out in protest at plans for a higher retirement age.
Man shot dead in Paris after threatening police with knife
A man who lunged at a Paris police patrol with a knife and threatened to kill the officers has been shot dead in the French capital’s main business district, police officials said.
French police on guard amid new protests as pension strikes expand
Thousands of union activists have marched through French cities as airport employees, teachers and other workers joined nationwide strikes, cranking up pressure on the government to scrap changes to the national retirement system.
France shuts down amid nationwide strike over pension reforms
The Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s vaunted high-speed trains stood still and several thousand people protested in Paris as unions launched nationwide strikes over the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system.
Campaigners march through Paris to urge more funding to tackle domestic violence
Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through Paris to demand more government investment to prevent deadly domestic violence against women.
French women demand action on domestic violence deaths
More than 130 women have died as a result of domestic violence so far this year in France, and activists are now plastering their names on buildings across the country to highlight their plight.
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.
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.
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.