Shein’s e-store cleanup is “unlikely to stanch the escalating scrutiny of its business practices in France,” the Journal said. Paris prosecutors said they are investigating the site, along with Temu, AliExpress and Wish, over violent, pornographic or “undignified messages” accessible by minors.

France is urging the European Union to investigate how Shein has been able to sell illegal items like child-like sex dolls and weapons on its platform.

Didier Deschamps said on Thursday that he would have preferred to "avoid playing" France's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine on November 13, the date which will mark the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks.

Fresh off 'Emily in Paris' and awaiting 'The White Lotus,' France wants to offer one-stop-shop for international productions.

The French government said it would begin action against online retailer Shein on Wednesday, just hours after the company opened its first store in Paris.

Instead of a cash prize, entrants can instead win the chance to be buried in one of the French capital’s most celebrated cemeteries.

World Cup winner N'Golo Kanté has been recalled by France for qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Kanté made his 64th and last appearance for Les Bleus in November last year during a goalless draw with Israel.

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A woman who raped, tortured and murdered a 12-year-old girl in Paris three years ago was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.