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- 1California tests solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is drawing lessons from pilot projects that place solar panels over irrigation canals, a design meant to generate clean power while shading water and reducing evaporation. The approach, first trialled in the Turlock Irrigation District's Project Nexus, is being watched as a possible model for expanding renewable energy on limited land across the state.
- 2Bangkok streets turn to canals after days of heavy rain●Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding http:// newsfeed.facilit8.network/TVgc jS #
Days of relentless rain have flooded large parts of Bangkok, with streets across the Thai capital turned into virtual canals. Citywide flooding is disrupting daily life, and observers are linking the event to broader climate change concerns. Reports of the floods are spreading internationally under weather alert and natural disaster tags.
- 3French cinema sounds alarm over VAT hike on Canal+●« On sait qu'on va être l'un des principaux postes d'économies » : le cri d'alarme du cinéma français face au risque d'u
French cinema industry leaders are warning that a proposed VAT increase on Canal+ subscriptions would hit the sector hard, saying film funding is bound to become "one of the main items of savings". Canal+ channels are a major financial backer of French cinema through mandatory investment obligations, and industry figures fear a tax rise would reduce those contributions. Les Echos reported the warning, prompting debate in France about the future financing of film production.
- 4Panama's Mulino Talks Sovereignty, Migration at World Leaders Forum▼Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino discusses sovereignty, migration, climate change at World Leaders Forum
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino appeared at the World Leaders Forum, where he addressed national sovereignty, migration, and climate change. The remarks come as Panama faces sustained pressure over migration routes through the Darién Gap and growing climate concerns affecting the country, including drought-related constraints on the Panama Canal. His appearance drew attention from students and regional observers.
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An Italian TV film about Carlo Acutis, the young Italian saint known as the 'saint next door', is drawing attention ahead of its broadcast on Canale 5. Commenting on the film, Fabris said its truthful portrayal of the saint appeals to young people searching for meaning. Acutis, who died in 2006 and was canonised in 2025, remains a popular figure among Catholic youth.
- 6Asean firms see opportunity and risk in China's Pinglu Canal●Asean firms hope Pinglu Canal will open China market, but fear flood of imports
Asean businesses are watching the Pinglu Canal project in southern China, which will link inland regions to the sea and shorten shipping routes to Southeast Asia. Firms hope the new waterway will open up the Chinese market to their exports, but many also worry it could make it easier for cheap Chinese imports to flood their home markets, hurting local industries.
- 7How the Iran War Is Reshaping Egypt's Strategic Calculations▼Egypt: How the Iran War Has Affected Egypt’s Calculations
Analysts are examining how the conflict involving Iran is changing Egypt's strategic thinking in the Middle East. The war's ripple effects — on regional security, trade routes through the Suez Canal, and Egypt's relations with Tehran, Washington and Gulf partners — are prompting Cairo to reassess its diplomatic and security positions amid a volatile regional landscape.
- 8Driver vents over dealership visit for broken horn●I just dropped my car off at the dealership for a non working horn. I think I'd rather have a root canal than go to anot
A motorist dropped their car off at a dealership to repair a horn that stopped working, and complained that carmakers no longer stand by their products. In a post drawing a small amount of engagement, they said they would rather have a root canal than visit another dealership, arguing that manufacturers now fight to avoid covering repairs under warranty.
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Italian TV ratings for 28 September are drawing attention, with coverage asking which network won the prime-time head-to-head between Rai 1 and Canale 5. Audience figures for the evening are being compared as the two main broadcasters continue their close ratings race at the start of the new autumn season.
- 10Cycling the Kiel Canal near Albersdorf●Adventure bound. Riding along the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal near Albersdorf. #photography #travel #BikeTooter #Fujifilm
A cyclist has shared photos from a ride along the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, the Kiel Canal, near Albersdorf in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, capturing the waterway and surrounding countryside. The images, taken on a Fujifilm camera, are being shared among photography and bicycle touring communities, drawing appreciation for the scenic route alongside one of the world's busiest artificial waterways.
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Emilio de Justo is a Spanish bullfighter, and searches for his name are climbing in Spain. The evidence points to publicity around a televised bullfighting event: Canal Sur is promoting a star-studded bill ('cartel de lujo') for the San Miguel fair, and de Justo appears among the featured matadors. Viewers appear to be looking up his name after seeing the lineup announced. Beyond the broadcast promotion, the posts collected do not explain any other reason for the surge in interest.
- 12Feast Day of Fratermus, Bishop of Auxerre, Observed Today●Today is the feast day of Fratemus, Bishop of Auxerre in # Burgundy , and by tradition a martyr https:// cromwell-intl.c
The feast day of Fratermus (also recorded as Fratemus), a bishop of Auxerre in Burgundy honoured by tradition as a martyr, falls today. The date is being noted by travellers and history enthusiasts interested in the heritage of the Burgundy region, particularly along France's canal routes near the Loire, where such medieval church figures remain part of local culture and historical tours.