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Rising egg prices show cracks in sanctions-hit Russian economy
Rising egg prices show cracks in sanctions-hit Russian economy
by  AFP

Russians have voiced concern about the growing cost of a basic food staple -- eggs -- pointing to the fragile state of the sanctions-hit economy, as President Vladimir Putin seeks a fifth term in office. Eggs are a vital ingredient of many traditional Russian holiday dishes including the mayonnaise-heavy Russian "Olivier" salad, a staple of the New Year's feast.

Reborn night train links Berlin and Paris
Reborn night train links Berlin and Paris
by  AFP

A new sleeper service between Berlin and Paris will set off from the German capital on Monday evening after a decade-long hiatus, as night trains gain in popularity as an alternative to short-haul flights. In 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron set the aim of opening 10 new sleeper services by 2030, with the results already visible.

Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision
Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision
by  AFP

Asian markets diverged Monday as investors awaited key US data and a Federal Reserve policy decision after labour figures last week suggested the US central bank was on course to deliver a soft landing for the economy while reining in inflation. Investors will also be keeping an eye on decisions by the European Central Bank and Bank of England this week.

UK Covid-19 inquiry to grill PM Sunak over Eat Out scheme
UK Covid-19 inquiry to grill PM Sunak over Eat Out scheme
by  AFP

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces questions Monday over whether his "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme to help the struggling hospitality sector during the pandemic spurred the spread of Covid-19. The hospitality sector had been badly hit by lockdown policies which forced them to close.