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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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JR Hachinohe Line partially resumes service

The first train departs JR Kuji Station in Kuji in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 22, 2025, as the JR Hachinohe Line partially resumes service following its suspension after a powerful earthquake hit the region on Dec. 8.

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JR Hachinohe Line partially resumes service

A man boards a JR Hachinohe Line train at Kuji Station in Kuji in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 22, 2025, as the railway partially resumes service following its suspension after a powerful earthquake hit the region on Dec. 8.

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Mexico: Short Circuit Causes Smoke, Prompts Evacuation at CDMX Metro Station

A cloud of smoke was reported late Wednesday, December 17, at Merced station on Mexico City’s Metro Line 1, prompting the evacuation of a train and the station. Transit officials said the smoke was caused by a short circuit, likely triggered by a metal object on the tracks, and denied reports of an explosion, adding that service later resumed normally.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Brings Havoc and Record Rain to Murcia, Prompting Yellow Alert

Storm Emilia caused havoc across Spain's Murcia region, bringing torrential rains and widespread disruption, prompting a yellow weather alert on Monday, December 15. The severe weather prompted the suspension of classes in several municipalities, and record-breaking rainfall totals were reported in Totana.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

An elementary school student arrives at his school in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori on Dec. 10, 2025, as classes resume following suspension due to a powerful earthquake that hit the region on Dec. 8.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Photo taken on Dec. 10, 2025, at JR Hon-Hachinohe Station in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shows a sign announcing the suspension of all train services on the line following a powerful earthquake on Dec. 8.

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

The chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur speaks to the press after the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company did not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

This photograph shows a sign in the empty seat of Shein's director of exterior operations and spokesperson Quentin Ruffat before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

This photograph shows a sign in the empty seat of Shein's director of exterior operations and spokesperson Quentin Ruffat before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein at National Assembly - Paris AJ

Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur before the start of the Committee hearing for E-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicated that it would not attend the hearing. The French government is seeking a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nepal: Curfew Imposed as Gen Z Protests Erupt in Bara District

Fresh Gen-Z protests erupted in Nepal's Bara district, leading to violent clashes with cadres of the CPN-UML. Authorities imposed a curfew to curb escalating tensions on Thursday, November 20. The confrontations, which led to police using tear gas and the temporary suspension of airport operations, mark renewed political tension ahead of next year's general election.

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Suspension Of Pension Reform At The National Assembly - Paris

Laurent Wauquiez during the suspension of Pension Reform at the National Assembly on November 12, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Suspension Of Pension Reform At The National Assembly - Paris

Olivier Faure during the suspension of Pension Reform at the National Assembly on November 12, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM