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Drought-hit Panama canal extends restrictions

The Panama Canal has extended restrictions on vessels, as it battles an on-going drought.

We will look at the Panama Canal which has extended restrictions on vessels, as it battles an on-going drought. It鈥檚 also limited the amount cargo ships can carry.

Burger King says it has removed tomatoes from its food in Indian outlets after a sharp rise in prices. Monsoon rains in July disrupted crops and supply chains. Today, supply has returned but prices have remained high.

And Google has announced plans to train 20,000 Nigerian women and young people in digital skills to support government targets of creating one million tech jobs.

(Photo: A ship passing through the Panama Canal's Miraflores locks near Panama City, 24 April, 2023. Credit: Getty Images)

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  • Thu 17 Aug 2023 14:32GMT