Mississippi has modified its state flag to remove a copy of the Confederate flag.

Several southern states put that into their state flags as a symbol of racism.

1/5 of tropical plant species could be wiped out by 2070; it will be too hot for their seeds to germinate.

I would expect this was based on estimates of heating that have already been found too low. Not long ago it was reported that the numbers have to be adjusted upward.

*German [army] commando company is disbanded due to far-right culture.*

Thousands protested in Hong Kong, and 400 were arrested. The thugs attacked protesters and journalists violently.

Every aspect of this law, and the way it was imposed, has been designed to show that China's repression will be totally arbitrary. *“If you’ve ever said anything that might offend the PRC [People’s Republic of China] or Hong Kong authorities, stay out of Hong Kong,” said Donald Clarke, a law professor at George Washington University.*

Europe is harvesting its vast tree plantations faster than they grow.