World Bank: David Malpass resigns as president

David Malpass, President of the World Bank, announced yesterday that he would leave his post by June 30. In the best shape of the institution, he thinks he will leave a year early. He would like to do more on the climate issue. In a statement, the president announced that the group “is fundamentally strong, financially viable, and well-positioned to increase its impact on development in the face of urgent global crises.” David Malpass sees it as “an opportunity for a smooth leadership transition.” Noted that he is the thirteenth president of the World Bank, and was appointed for five years in April 2019, on the proposal of Donald Trump.

Pension reform: Emmanuel Macron vigorously attacks the opposition on Wednesday

While nearly 11,000 amendments remained to be considered, Emmanuel Macron vigorously attacked the oppositions on Wednesday, two days before the end of the debates on pension reform in the Assembly and on the eve of another day of mobilization. Indeed, the Head of State affirmed in the Council of Ministers that “the oppositions no longer have a compass and are totally lost”. Last Tuesday, the National Assembly rejected the establishment of a senior index in companies and uncertainty is growing over the chances of reviewing Article 7 on raising the retirement age to 64, the text's flagship measure.

The comedian Pierre Palmade was taken into custody last Wednesday afternoon after the serious car accident. In reality, he caused this accident while driving under the influence of cocaine. Also, two passengers are suspected of fleeing. An investigation has been opened by the Melun Public Prosecutor's Office for homicide and involuntary injuries resulting in total incapacity for work for more than three months, per driver under the influence of narcotic substances.

One of the two men suspected of running away from Pierre Palmade's car after the accident was taken into custody in the morning. The second was taken into custody in turn at 17:50 p.m.

FFF: Noël Le Graët overwhelmed by the findings of the audit mission

Last Wednesday, Noël Le Graët, president of the French Football Federation, was overwhelmed by the conclusions of the audit mission pointing to his “abusive behavior” and “inappropriate public positions”. Indeed, Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra believes that “the status quo is impossible” regarding the latter. According to Oudéa-Castéra at a press conference, “given the shortcomings in governance and his seriously inappropriate behavior towards women, I can only agree with the conclusion of the report: he no longer has the necessary legitimacy to administer and represent French football.”

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After two years of losses due to the health crisis, the Lagardère group, which is preparing to join Vivendi, became profitable again in 2022, a rebound that allows it to consider acquisitions in its main activities.

Panamanian authorities announced that at least 39 people died in Panama on Wednesday morning when a migrant bus en route to the United States crashed.

Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned on Wednesday after eight years in power, opening a period of uncertainty for the independence movement to which she devoted her life.