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On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1930, Viola Léger, American-Canadian actress and politician (died 2023) was born. In 1943, Louis Nicollin, French entrepreneur and chairman of Montpellier HSC (died 2017) was born. In 1946, Egon von Fürstenberg, Swiss fashion designer (died 2004) was born. In 1970, Melanie Paschke, German sprinter was born. In 1982, Pierre Balmain, French fashion designer, founded Balmain (born 1914) passed away. In 1994, Camila Mendes, American actress and model was born. In 2015, Charles Pasqua, French businessman and politician, French Minister of the Interior (born 1927) passed away. In 2017, Louis Nicollin, French entrepreneur and chairman of Montpellier HSC from 1974 to his death (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Ultra-fast fashion’ now faces penalties, curbs under new French law: How it impacts low-cost Chinese brands like Shein

Hindustan Times

June 29, 2026

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Central targets are Shein and Temu, Chinese platforms that have become symbols of a business model built on releasing thousands of new designs at low prices.

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