Fishers from the Brittany coast are sending horse-hair nets to catch weapons and shield civilians and soldiers

In the fishing ports along France’s Brittany coast, the discarded fishing nets pile up along the coastal quaysides.

The lifespan of a deep-sea net is between 12 and 24 months, after which they become worn and beyond repair. Until now, the estimated 800 tonnes of nets scrapped every year have been a problem.

The fast-fashion retailer has faced a backlash after the childlike dolls were discovered for sale on its website

The French government has said it will suspend the fast-fashion shopping website Shein amid controversy over its sale of childlike sex dolls.

The announcement came as Shein opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the world in Paris amid a heavy police presence.