Angry protesters gathered outside the BHV department store in Paris as Chinese online fashion giant Shein opened its first physical outlet in the French capital. Demonstrators accused the brand of promoting overconsumption, poor labor practices, and environmental harm, chanting “Shame on you!” while holding placards condemning fast fashion. The move sparked outrage among local designers and sustainability activists, who say Shein’s low-cost clothing undermines ethical fashion and local businesse

Nationwide protests over French President Macron's labor overhaul In Paris, protesters marched through the streets, waving banners and flags, and also blocking the iconic Arc de Triomphe, while police patrolled for potential violence. | CGTN

France has colonized the South Pacific islands of Kanaky-New Caledonia for 172 years, but few know about this chapter of French Empire that continues today. As pro-independence protests erupted across the islands last year, France arrested Kanak leader Christian Tein and flew him 17,000 km away from home where he was jailed for over a year without trial. He spoke to AJ about his time in prison. | AJ

Nationwide protests are set for September 1, 2025, turning Labor Day into a day of action. Labor unions, grassroots organizers, and advocacy groups are calling out what they describe as a billionaire-driven “authoritarian, anti-worker agenda” under #DonaldTrump, with a focus on defending Social Security, healthcare, and workers’ rights. Groups like Public Citizen and Popular Democracy are mobilizing up to 30 million workers, training thousands of local organizers, and creating “strike-ready zone

25K views · 888 reactions | Labor unions and activists rallied nationwide for "Workers over Billionaires" protests on Labor Day. | USA TODAY | Facebook

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