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American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats
May 31, 2026 - World 
American allies stressed the need for unity at a top defense conference Sunday, saying that as threats increasingly transcend regions, cooperation is more important than ever, even as Washington has become more critical of its traditional friends.
Germany’s embattled nightlife scene welcomes plan to reclassify clubs
May 31, 2026 - World 
There is hope that a change to building regulations could resurrect music clubs, which have been hit by rising rents, social shifts and noise disputesA move by the German government to reclassify nightclubs to distinguish them from amusement and adult entertainment facilities could give a much-needed boost to the country’s struggling nightlife, industry advocates say.Under a fundamental change to building regulations approved by Friedrich Merz’s cabinet last week, nightclubs will be formally recognised as providing cultural and artistic value, making it more difficult for developers to evict venue operators in favour of new construction. Continue reading...
Venice's growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
May 31, 2026 - World 
Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands
China's factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
May 31, 2026 - World
China has reported that its manufacturing activity has slowed in May
Iran war forces farmers to seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost
May 31, 2026 - World
When Senegalese farmer Abou Sow first watched U.S. missiles strike Iran on social media, he had a sinking feeling it would soon affect agriculture in the West African nation. Since the war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40%.
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