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France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris
France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris

Shein opened its first physical store worldwide in Paris under the eye of riot police, as the French government said it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant's online platform following outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls.

November 05, 2025

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Spain's exiled king recounts history, scandals in wistful memoir
Spain's exiled king recounts history, scandals in wistful memoir

Mixing historic anecdotes and regret over his own scandals, Spain's exiled king Juan Carlos I seeks to reconcile himself with his family and nation in newly-published memoirs that offer dramatic reminiscences from one of the last surviving players of 20th-century history.

November 05, 2025

Wall Street stocks steady after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks steady after positive jobs data

Wall Street stocks steadied on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.

November 05, 2025

Trump blasts Democrats as government shutdown becomes longest ever
Trump blasts Democrats as government shutdown becomes longest ever

US President Donald Trump accused "kamikaze" Democrats of being prepared to destroy the country as the government shutdown became the longest in history on Wednesday, eclipsing the 35-day record set during the Republican leader's first term.

November 05, 2025

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Prince Harry says proud to be British despite new life in US
Prince Harry says proud to be British despite new life in US

The California-based Prince Harry on Wednesday called on people not to forget military veterans, as he expressed his enduring pride at being British.

November 05, 2025

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West Indies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance
West Indies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance

A brilliant bowling performance secured the West Indies an unlikely seven-run victory in the first T20 against New Zealand on Wednesday, despite a stunning solo effort from Mitchell Santner.

November 05, 2025