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Despite controversy, Shein to open its first permanent store at Paris’ BHV

Paris — Despite mounting criticism and a growing public backlash, Chinese-founded fast fashion giant Shein will open its first permanent physical store in Paris’ BHV Marais department store on Wednesday, November 5, the Société des......

France seizes over 50,000 counterfeit toys, Including thousands of fake “Labubu” dolls

French customs officials announced Thursday that they had seized nearly 56,000 counterfeit toys in the Paris region in September, including thousands of fake Labubu plush dolls, the viral Chinese figurines that have become a global sensation. The seizures took place during targeted inspections of express......

France: Second edition of “Social Leasing” for electric cars registers 41,500 beneficiaries in one month

PARIS — The second edition of France’s “social leasing” program for electric vehicles, aimed at low-income households, has already reached 41,500 beneficiaries just one month after its launch, the Transport Ministry announced on Wednesday. The......

Emmanuel Macron calls for debate on internet threats and social media’s impact on democracy

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the launch of a national debate on the influence of the internet and social media on democracy, aiming to address their growing impact on public discourse, disinformation, and social cohesion, the Élysée said on Monday. Macron will......

France: Controversial comedian Dieudonné banned from performing in western region

The prefecture of Indre-et-Loire announced Sunday the prohibition of a planned show by controversial comedian Dieudonné Mbala Mbala near Tours, following several similar bans in Loire-Atlantique and northern France. According to the prefecture, Dieudonné had advertised a performance within......

Franco-Algerian man wanted by interpol arrested at Mohammed V Airport

Moroccan police at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca arrested on Saturday a 24-year-old French national of Algerian origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judiciary. According to the General Directorate of National......

Louvre Heist: French interior Minister rejects plan to install police station inside museum

Following last week’s audacious jewel theft at the Louvre, France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has firmly rejected the idea of establishing a police station inside the museum.  Nuñez dismissed the proposal made by Louvre director Laurence des Cars, arguing that the......

Budget 2026: Lawmakers reject government plan to freeze income tax brackets

A €2 billion setback for the French government. Lawmakers in the National Assembly overwhelmingly rejected the planned freeze of the income tax brackets proposed by the executive during Saturday’s budget debates. The measure, intended to generate €2 billion in additional revenue, would......

Marseille: Man injured in shooting in the 3rd district

A 36-year-old man was shot and wounded on Thursday evening in Marseille’s 3rd district, local emergency services reported. Authorities confirmed that his life is not in danger. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Rue Auphan, in the Saint-Mauront neighborhood,......