The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Shein bans sex dolls, offers to share buyers’ details in French probe

Asian e-commerce giant Shein Tuesday pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them, if asked.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 4, 2025

Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into ‘child-like’ appearance

Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

France, UN call for a ceasefire in Sudan amid mounting reports of atrocities

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for a ceasefire between the warring parties in Sudan, with Paris denouncing the ethnic nature of the abuses attributed to the RSF paramilitaries, particularly in the flashpoint city of El-Fasher.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 4, 2025

Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store

Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive image

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Olympic torchbearer and 1948 gold medallist Charles Coste dies at 101

Charles Coste, the French cyclist who won Olympic gold in London in 1948 and later became the world’s oldest living Olympic champion, has died at the age of 101.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2025

One Emily in Paris Star Just Teased a Major Season Five Twist

One Emily in Paris Star Just Teased a Major Season Five Twist

Marie Claire · Nov 3, 2025

France may block Shein for childlike sex dolls as it opens Paris store

French authorities warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast-fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

Euronews · Nov 3, 2025

Cop out? Anthony Albanese wants to host the next global climate summit – so why isn’t he attending this one?

The Australian PM’s non-attendance at Cop30 would ‘raise questions’ about his seriousness about co-hosting Cop31 in Adelaide

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025

Louvre jewel heist by petty criminals, not organised professionals, says Paris prosecutor

Laure Beccuau said ‘upper echelons of organised crime’ unlikely to be involved as one perpetrator remains at large

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025

What to know about the 4 suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist

Four suspects in the Louvre jewels heist have been charged and jailed

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025