Every evening, a condensed summary of the best news in France and around the world … On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, here are the (5) unmissable news of the day with the editorial staff of 24matins.fr.
1) With nearly three deaths per minute, the United States on Tuesday recorded a new record of deaths from the coronavirus in a single day, in the middle of the second planetary wave which now extends to China, where the displacements of dozens millions of inhabitants are now restricted.
2) A judicial investigation targeting the Minister of Justice Eric Dupond-Moretti for suspicion of “illegal taking of interests” linked to his former duties as a lawyer was opened on Wednesday at the Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR), a announced to AFP the general prosecutor’s office at the Court of Cassation.
3) Accused by the Democrats of having “incited an insurrection”, it is a combative Donald Trump, disputing any responsibility in the assault on Capitol Hill led by his supporters, which will face Wednesday a second historic procedure of ” impeachment ”.
Imminent return to Russia for opponent Navalny
4) Russian opponent Alexei Navalny, recovering in Germany after suffering from suspected poisoning in August, announced Wednesday that he would return to Russia on Sunday, despite a threat of jail time.
5) The Italian government adopted a € 222.9 billion stimulus package early Wednesday to revive an economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic, but the ruling coalition is at risk of imploding due to a disagreement on the use of European funds.
The bonus info for this Wednesday, January 13, 2021 – Judo: Riner in the semi-finals for his return to Doha
