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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.
- 2Panama's President Mulino speaks on sovereignty, migration, climate▼Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino discusses sovereignty, migration, climate change at World Leaders Forum
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino addressed the World Leaders Forum at Columbia University, discussing Panama's sovereignty, migration and climate change. His remarks come as the Panama Canal, migration through the Darién Gap and climate pressures remain central issues in US-Panama relations, drawing attention to how the small Central American nation navigates major global powers and environmental challenges.
- 3Bangkok 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.
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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.
- 5How 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.
- 6French 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.
- 7Asean 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.
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Italian singer and performer Achille Lauro is fronting a new music event on Canale 5, as reported by TG5 on Mediaset Infinity. The programme marks the return of large-scale music programming to the flagship Mediaset channel, with Lauro as the headline figure. Italian viewers are discussing the announcement and what the comeback of major music broadcasts on generalist TV means for the network.
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Attention is turning to Italian presenter Massimo Giletti amid renewed debate over Sunday evening television audiences. A ratings roundup comparing Rai 1 and Canale 5 on 28 September has fuelled discussion about which channels and hosts won the primetime battle, with Giletti's name circulating among the personalities fans and commentators are weighing in on.
- 10Driver 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.
- 12Canal de Isabel II headquarters: Madrid's former pumping station●In the headquarters of the water supply company Canal de Isabel II – former water pumping station. Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 9th
A photo report from Madrid shows the headquarters of Canal de Isabel II, the regional water supply company, housed in a former water pumping station. The building, now associated with the Fundacion Canal, is being highlighted as an example of industrial architecture and engineering heritage in the Spanish capital, with visitors sharing images dated 9th May 2026.
- 13Cycling 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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A short retelling of the 2021 Suez Canal blockage is circulating again. In March 2021, the Ever Given, a massive container ship, ran aground in Egypt's Suez Canal and stayed wedged for six days, halting a major share of global shipping traffic and drawing worldwide attention before salvage teams freed it.
- 15Runner celebrates Amsterdam's flat 10 km routes●That feeling when you can run a flat straight line for 10+ km. # Amsterdam # Running
A runner in Amsterdam shared the satisfaction of managing a flat, straight run of more than 10 kilometres through the city. Amsterdam's canals and flat terrain make it popular for long-distance running, and the post struck a chord with other runners who enjoy the same unbroken stretches. Responses focus on the simple pleasure of a long, level route without hills or interruptions.
- 16Historic manhole covers showcased at Madrid water company headquarters●In the headquarters of the water supply company Canal de Isabel II – historical manhole covers. Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 9th May
Canal de Isabel II, Madrid's public water supplier, is displaying a collection of historical manhole covers at its headquarters in the Spanish capital. The pieces, photographed on 9th May, highlight the city's urban and industrial heritage through everyday street infrastructure, drawing interest from history and travel enthusiasts.
- 17Feast 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.