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French traffic controllers' strike disrupts European air travel
French traffic controllers' strike disrupts European air travel

Around 1,000 flights to and from France were cancelled Friday as the country's air traffic controllers went on strike, with their action also causing delays across European airspace. Air France dropped around half its 800 planned services Friday, while Europe's largest airline Ryanair said it had cancelled 420 flights overflying or landing in France.

Prices soaring everywhere: from beans in Brazil to pork in China
Prices soaring everywhere: from beans in Brazil to pork in China

Consumers and businesses around the world are facing steeper prices for everything from Mexico's beloved tortillas to the aluminium cans used by beer companies. - Beer - Brewers have been hit with not only rising grain prices, but also for the aluminium cans and glass bottles for their beer.