Shein Paris Store Opening Sparks Violent Protests
Fashion giant Shein's Paris flagship store launch descended into chaos as demonstrators clashed with security over fast fashion ethics and sustainability concerns.
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UK bans strangulation in pornography
In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has outlawed the depiction of strangulation in commercial pornography. Leading anti-trafficking campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman hails the decision as a crucial step towards protecting women from extreme violenc
Car hits pedestrians and cyclists on French island
Multiple people injured after motorist loses control on popular French island, sparking emergency response and investigation into the shocking incident.
France suspends Shein's Paris sex doll store opening
French authorities suspend Shein's planned Paris store launch amid controversy over AI-powered sex dolls, sparking debate about retail ethics and technology boundaries.
Driver hits pedestrians and cyclists on French island
Multiple people injured after vehicle strikes crowds on popular French holiday island, with emergency services responding to the shocking incident during peak tourist season.
Migrant returned to France for second time in weeks
In a striking case highlighting the ongoing small boats crisis, a migrant attempting to cross the Channel has been sent back to France for the second time in less than eight weeks, as new figures reveal increased interceptions.
Iranian man's second Channel crossing ends in return to France
An Iranian man's extraordinary second attempt to reach Britain by small boat ends with his return to France, highlighting the ongoing Channel migration crisis and raising questions about border policies.
French island bans cars in permanent transport revolution
The picturesque Île d'Oléron becomes France's first major territory to implement a permanent car ban, transforming island life and setting a precedent for sustainable transport across Europe.
Driver hits multiple people on French holiday island
Multiple people injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians on popular French holiday island, sparking major emergency response and investigation into the incident.
Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Australia bans social media for under-16s including Reddit
Australia announces groundbreaking legislation to ban all social media access for children under 16, with Reddit included in the sweeping restrictions. Discover how this could reshape digital childhood.
Sydney Tobacco Stores Shut in Historic Health Crackdown
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Londoners push for Tube snogging ban before 10am
New research reveals Londoners want to ban kissing and snogging on the Underground before 10am, with many commuters finding early morning PDA unacceptable during rush hour.
UK bans strangulation pornography in online safety crackdown
New legislation makes it illegal to publish non-consensual strangulation content online, with offenders facing unlimited fines in England and Wales.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
Maldives bans smoking for post-2007 generation
The Maldives introduces a groundbreaking tobacco ban prohibiting anyone born after 2007 from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating a 'smoke-free generation' in the island paradise.
Banned Chinese tech firms lobbied London embassy
Exclusive investigation reveals how blacklisted Chinese technology firms engaged in extensive lobbying efforts with London's diplomatic corps despite national security concerns.
London to Get Direct Trains to French Alps & Provence
Exciting plans for direct train services from London to the French Alps and Provence could revolutionise travel to Europe, with potential routes to Lyon, Avignon, and Marseille under development.
Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban
Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.
Canoeist banned for explicit Instagram video
British canoeist and OnlyFans creator Maddy Spivey faces two-year suspension from official competitions after posting an explicit video on Instagram, igniting debate over athlete conduct rules.
British canoe star banned over explicit social media post
Olympic hopeful Gabriel Lopes receives two-year suspension after posting intimate video online, highlighting growing concerns about athlete conduct in digital age
Chelsea's Fofana banned from driving for hard shoulder speeding
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been slapped with a driving ban after being caught racing down the M4 hard shoulder at 77mph during heavy traffic, sparking safety concerns.
Maldives enforces world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking lifetime ban preventing anyone born after 2007 from ever buying tobacco products, creating the world's first 'smoke-free generation'.
70+ migrants returned to France under UK returns scheme
New figures reveal more than 70 asylum seekers have been returned to France under Rishi Sunak's returns agreement, while Channel crossings continue despite government efforts.
Yoga ban for man with world's largest penis after concussion
In a bizarre dating mishap, a man renowned for having one of the world's largest penises has been permanently banned from a yoga studio after accidentally striking an instructor during a class, leaving her with a concussion.
Australian gambling addicts targeted by offshore firms
Australians battling gambling addiction are taking radical action by self-excluding from overseas betting platforms, as new research reveals how offshore operators are circumventing local bans.
Six arrested in armed raid on French gold refining lab
French authorities have dismantled a sophisticated gold refining operation following a major police raid near Paris, arresting six suspects in a dramatic early-morning operation involving heavily armed officers.
Tory councillor's Pigeon English book ban sparks outrage
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from school libraries sparks national outrage over censorship and cultural understanding in education.
France's Crown Jewels Return for Historic 'No Kings Day'
In a powerful symbolic gesture, France brings its crown jewels out of storage for a revolutionary exhibition marking the anniversary of the monarchy's abolition, celebrating democracy's triumph over royal power.
Mary McGee: Ireland's contraception crusader dies
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case ended Ireland's ban on contraception, sparking a social revolution.
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