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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 Kyodo - Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater. (Kyodo)

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Armistice Day tribute marking the 107th anniversary in Paris

Jean-Louis Spieser son of a WWII veterans carries a posters reading names of WWII fallen soldiers during the inauguration of a plaque in memory of the soldiers of Alsace and Moselle region, known as ‘Malgre Nous’ (against our will) soldiers who were forcibly conscripted into German army during the WWII at Invalides National Hotel as part of the WWI armistice day commemoration in Paris, France 11 November 2025. The armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, by the Allies and Germany, ending World War I. Photo by Petit Tesson Christophe/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day tribute marking the 107th anniversary in Paris

Jean-Louis Spieser son of a WWII veterans carries a posters reading names of WWII fallen soldiers during the inauguration of a plaque in memory of the soldiers of Alsace and Moselle region, known as ‘Malgre Nous’ (against our will) soldiers who were forcibly conscripted into German army during the WWII at Invalides National Hotel as part of the WWI armistice day commemoration in Paris, France 11 November 2025. The armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, by the Allies and Germany, ending World War I. Photo by Petit Tesson Christophe/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Calligrapher writes kabuki actors' names

A calligrapher writes in the traditional "maneki-gaki" writing style kabuki actors' names in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2025, on signboards to be used to decorate the Minamiza theater in the western Japan city during a year-end kabuki show.

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Calligrapher writes kabuki actors' names

A calligrapher writes in the traditional "maneki-gaki" writing style kabuki actors' names in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2025, on signboards to be used to decorate the Minamiza theater in the western Japan city during a year-end kabuki show.

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Calligrapher writes kabuki actors' names

A calligrapher writes in the traditional "maneki-gaki" writing style kabuki actors' names in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2025, on signboards to be used to decorate the Minamiza theater in the western Japan city during a year-end kabuki show.

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

A banner reads "Shein no thanks" and is placed at the level of the Deputy mayor of Paris on Public Space, Transport David Belliard window on the facade of the City Hall opposite the BHV department store in Paris, France, on November 5, 2025, Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

A banner reads "Shein no thanks" and is placed at the level of the Deputy mayor of Paris on Public Space, Transport David Belliard window on the facade of the City Hall opposite the BHV department store in Paris, France, on November 5, 2025, Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

A banner reads "Shein no thanks" and is placed at the level of the Deputy mayor of Paris on Public Space, Transport David Belliard window on the facade of the City Hall opposite the BHV department store in Paris, France, on November 5, 2025, Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Banner with ‘Shein no thanks’ written on it during the opening day of Shein's first physical store at the BHV in Paris, on 5 November 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Banner with ‘Shein no thanks’ written on it during the opening day of Shein's first physical store at the BHV in Paris, on 5 November 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM