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Panama Canal imposes new vessel restrictions amid El Niño concerns

Panama Canal imposes new vessel restrictions amid El Niño concerns Officials said the adjustment is unlikely to affect daily traffic through the canal - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The Panama Canal will slightly reduce the maximum draft allowed for ships passing through its larger Neopanamax locks on July 3 as part of efforts to conserve water amid concerns over a potential El Niño weather pattern later this year. The Panama Canal Authority announced on Friday that the maximum locks...

British tourist drowned after falling into Venice canal while on holiday with his partner

British tourist drowned after falling into Venice canal while on holiday with his partner Chatchawan Thongpia, who lived in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, is believed to have lost his balance before falling into a canal and tragically drowning on the first day of his Venice holiday A British man died after falling into a canal on the first day of a holiday in Venice with his partner, an inquest heard today. Chatchawan Thongpia, 31, is believed to have lost his balance while walking around the...

Morrisons makes major trolley change but shoppers say they will 'end up in canal'

Morrisons makes major trolley change but shoppers say they will 'end up in canal' The trolleys are being tested in one store ahead of a national rollout Morrisons shoppers have been given a first glimpse of the supermarket's futuristic new AI-powered trolleys – but many customers think they have already spotted a major flaw. The high-tech trolleys have been seen at Morrisons' Riversway store in Preston ahead of a trial rollout, with images quickly sparking debate online. A shopper who...

British tourist died after falling into Venice canal, inquest hears

View of Venice's Grand Canal.

Suez, Panama canals charge for transit. Why can't Hormuz?

Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't.

Suez Canal Gets Oil-Tanker Boost Amid Hormuz Strait Shutdown

Commercial ships transit the Suez Canal.

Lazio Maremma cowboys: tradition and innovation at Canale Monterano's Riarto

For centuries, the buttero was central to livestock and rural life in the Maremma between Lazio and Tuscany. Though the trade is fading, new horsemen keep the region's history and identity alive. At first sight, it could look like a scene from a Western: a man on horseback crossing the pastures to guard the livestock.

Lazio's Maremma cowboys between tradition and innovation: Canale Monterano's Riarto

For centuries, the buttero has been central to cattle breeding and rural life in the Maremma, between Lazio and Tuscany. Though the trade is fading, new mounted herders help keep alive the region’s history and identity. At first glance it could look like a scene from a western: a man on horseback crossing the pastures to look after the livestock.

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'Canal Street is magical - like living on a movie set'

Actor Alan Cumming stars in the new Channel 4 series which was filmed in Manchester's Gay Village.