Former French minister resigns from cultural institute over Epstein investigation

Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned from his position as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris. This follows the opening of a French financial investigation into his links to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lang stated he was "proposing" his resignation, and the French presidency said it "took note" of the decision. The investigation is examining the nature and financing of Lang's connections to Epstein.