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Le Maire to present Macron with plans for top firms, nationalizations possible

PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday that he would soon present to President Emmanuel Macron various plans and options to help the country’s biggest companies cope with the coronavirus crisis, including possible nationalizations. “We have several options on the table for all of the major industrial companies which could […]

Lionel Messi in tears as he confirms he’s leaving Barcelona – and says he’s ‘so grateful for love people have shown’

Lionel Messi was in tears as he bade farewell to FC Barcelona – but said he has not yet decided on his future. “I’m so grateful for the love people have shown me these years,” he told a news conference. The striker, who broke down as he received a standing ovation, said he tried to […]

COVID-19: Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines linked to mild heart inflammation but benefits still outweigh risks

The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna jabs have been linked to cases of mild heart inflammation – but the benefits still outweigh the risks, according to European and UK health agencies. Myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle – and pericarditis – inflammation of the lining around the heart – have been observed in a small number […]