Roland Lescure
Shein Implements Global Ban on Sex Dolls Following French Investigation into Child-Like Products
Nov 04, 2025 08:17 am CST
Asian e-commerce giant Shein has announced a global ban on all sex dolls after French authorities condemned the company for featuring products resembling children. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened investigations against Shein and competitors AliExpress, Temu, and Wish over these concerning sales, just days before Shein plans to open its first physical store in Paris amid mounting regulatory pressure across Europe.
French Political Crisis: Macron Forms New Government Under Lecornu Amid Parliamentary Deadlock
Oct 06, 2025 02:31 am CST
France's President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, attempting to resolve the country's political deadlock following failed snap elections. The new cabinet retains several key ministers while facing potential opposition from a divided parliament, with left-wing parties threatening a no-confidence motion ahead of Lecornu's upcoming policy address.