Stories from Paris · France

Snickers Z is selling approximately 400 pairs of used shoes per month at prices ranging from 15 to 60 euros depending on brand and condition. Sales manager Angela Rodriguez stated that the company completed its dedicated sales website at Snickers.com in late March.

A new study by the consulting firm Xerfi indicates that demographic decline in France will lead to a decrease in the need for new housing by the year 2050. The shift may involve adapting existing housing stock and utilizing renewable energy sources like residential solar panels. Emmanuel Cuny reported these findings regarding the construction of future housing. A French lawmaker is calling for a judicial investigation into websites that facilitate sexual violence and rape. One such site reportedly recorded 65 million visits in February alone. The lawmaker stated that because these platforms attract users in France, there are likely victims within the country despite the sites being hosted abroad. The lawmaker expressed the need for immediate intervention to address the issue.

The average basket size in live shopping is 120 euros, according to a report on the sector. David uses the American application Whatnot, which claims 427% growth in France last year.

The environmental organization Reflection reported that only approximately one third of used footwear is currently recycled. Mohamed Boukha Tem Tung Mạcon, director and co-founder of recycling company Snickerset, is addressing the growing issue of fashion waste in Paris.

Store manager David Chaban has been organizing live sales sessions for several months to sell unsold inventory. During a recent live session, a product previously priced at 625 euros was offered for 38 euros.

The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) published a study following a ten-year experiment. The research tested a large-scale farming system that operates without any doses of herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides.

Descaufour claims the incident was an accident and was not intentional. The investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.

A French study reported by the AD indicates that BPA levels in young women have significantly declined. BPA is a substance known to disrupt hormonal balance and is commonly found in personal care product packaging.

Authorities are investigating a shooting near children in the Larboussey neighborhood. One resident of 50 years described the incident as a simple neighbor conflict rather than a racist attack. French authorities have launched a investigation into a website named Coco that is linked to crimes including child sexual abuse, rape, and murder. The platform, which features a chat room called S.I.M., was previously shut down in 2024 but has since reappeared. The investigation follows reports of the site facilitating mass sexual violence. The banned site has reportedly resurfaced under the name Cocholande, maintaining a similar design and anonymous access via pseudonyms. Italian founder Isaac Steidel is under investigation for child pornography distribution, corruption of minors, and criminal association.

The partner of Manon Rolando claims innocence on TikTok regarding her disappearance. He stated in a video that Manon is alive and that she is hiding from her own family. He refused to disclose her location, citing loyalty, but later suggested she had hidden secrets.