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French Court Rejects Bid to Suspend Shein in “Childlike Sex Doll” Case: What the Ruling Says and Why It Matters
A Paris court rejected the French government’s request to suspend Shein’s website for three months after authorities found prohibited listings on the platform, including items described as “childlike sex dolls” and banned weapons. The court instead ordered stronger age verification for adult products and set fines for breaches. Here’s what’s been reported, what the court decided, and what this signals about platform regulation in Europe.
“Epstein Files Released”: What Was Actually Published (December 2025) — and What It Does (and Doesn’t) Prove
In December 2025, the U.S. Justice Department began releasing a heavily redacted set of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein after a new transparency law. The release has reignited public debate — but the phrase “Epstein files” is often misunderstood. Here’s what was released, what remains restricted, and why the existence of a name or photo in a file is not the same as evidence of wrongdoing.
David Walliams Dropped by HarperCollins UK: What Happened, What It Means, and Why Publishers Make These Calls
HarperCollins UK has said it will not publish new titles by David Walliams after reports of an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour toward junior staff. Walliams denies the allegations. Here’s what is publicly known, how publishing relationships work in practice, and what this kind of decision typically changes for readers, retailers, and the author’s back catalogue.
Epstein, a Police Donation, and a Refund on Surrender Day: What the Record Shows (and Why It Still Matters)
A verified timeline of Jeffrey Epstein’s $90,000 donation to the Palm Beach Police Department in 2004, the department’s decision to hold it during an investigation, the refund issued on the day he turned himself in, and separate payments connected to his work-release supervision. This piece focuses on what is documented, what is disputed, and the governance lessons for public institutions.
Weekly Roundup: Quiet policy moves that will shape wallets in 2026
A few low-noise announcements this week touch everyday spending: contactless limits, card fee transparency, benchmark rule changes, and a surprise bill-relief lever (ECO) being removed from energy bills from April 2026.
NHS Under Pressure: What the Latest Data Really Shows (December 2025)
A data-led look at why the NHS is under pressure in December 2025 — record A&E demand, winter viruses, ambulance delays, and the elective backlog — with links to official sources.