Tear gas and hate speech marks 14th straight yellow vest protest
Police fired tear gas and brought in water cannon and a horse brigade to disperse several thousand yellow vest protesters in Paris at the end of a march through the French capital.
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Artist restores vandalised Paris portraits of Holocaust survivor
Portraits of a prominent Holocaust survivor that were daubed with swastikas in Paris this week have been restored by the artist who made them.
French yellow vest anti-government protests turn violent in Paris
A French yellow vest protester’s hand has been ripped apart during violent clashes in Paris as demonstrators tried to storm the French National Assembly during a 13th consecutive week of unrest.
Riot police clash with yellow vest protesters in Paris
Scuffles have broken out between French yellow vest protesters and police in Paris.
Arson suspected after deadly Paris apartment blaze
A woman has been arrested following an apartment fire in Paris that killed 10 people and left dozens injured.
Seven dead in Paris apartment fire
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Protesters in red scarves march against vandalism and violence in Paris
People wearing red scarves have marched through Paris to protest against acts of violence and vandalism during the yellow vest anti-government demonstrations.
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.
Three dead and dozens injured in explosion at Paris bakery
Two firefighters and a Spanish woman have been killed and 47 injured in an explosion at a bakery that was apparently caused by a gas leak in central Paris.
France to crack down on yellow vest protesters
France is planning a crackdown on yellow vest protesters after violent clashes hit Paris for the eighth straight week of demonstrations over the weekend.
Violent scenes in Paris as yellow vest protest numbers soar again
French security forces fired tear gas and flash-bang ammunition at protesters during a march through central Paris as several thousand supporters of the yellow vest movement kept up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron with the first action of 2019.
Beyonce helps Louvre break visitor record
The Louvre in Paris received a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018, boosted by a video clip shot by pop star Beyonce amid its paintings and sculptures.
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.
Brexit uncertainty to continue to cast shadow over City banking giants
The banking sector is set to remain under pressure in 2019 as uncertainty surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union looms ever larger over the City.
Yellow vest protesters target French media as movement ebbs
Yellow vest protesters have marched on the headquarters of leading French broadcasters, with small groups turning out in Paris and around France amid waning momentum in the movement.
Yellow vest movement continues French protests, but on smaller scale
Small groups of so-called yellow vest protesters have gathered in Paris and elsewhere in France, but momentum for their movement appears to be waning.
Brexit uncertainty to continue to cast shadow over City banking giants
The banking sector is set to remain under pressure in 2019 as uncertainty surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union looms ever larger over the City.
Brexit uncertainty to continue to cast shadow over City banking giants
The banking sector is set to remain under pressure in 2019 as uncertainty surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union looms ever larger over the City.
Yellow vest protests quieter across France ahead of Christmas
The yellow vest protests which have brought chaos to Paris and other French cities over the past few weeks have abated as the Christmas holiday season begins in earnest.
Strong police presence in Paris before planned ‘yellow vest’ protests
A strong police presence was deployed in Paris on Saturday for planned demonstrations by the “yellow vest” protesters.
Police prepared as further Paris protests predicted
Armoured vehicles and thousands of officers are to be deployed again in Paris on Saturday and Sunday as police anticipate a fifth straight weekend of violent protests.
French police use armoured vans and tear gas in bid to quell Paris protests
The rumble of armoured police vans and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris as French riot police fought to contain thousands of yellow-vested protesters.
Scuffles and tear gas as riot police clamp down on Paris protest
Crowds of yellow-vested protesters have tried to reach the French presidential palace in Paris, some scuffling with police firing tear gas, amid huge security aimed at preventing a repeat of last week’s rioting.
‘Yellow vest’ protests resume as Paris shuts up shop
A crowd of “yellow vest” protesters have marched down the Champs-Elysees avenue in central Paris surrounded by police security amid fears of new violence.
Paris shuts up shop ahead of latest anti-government protests
Prized Paris monuments and normally bustling shopping meccas have been locked down and tens of thousands of police are taking position around France, fearing worsening violence in a new round of anti-government protests.
Missing north-east pensioner hasn’t returned after trip to Paris
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Aberdeen hospital consultants to take on 300-mile charity cycle challenge
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