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As panic spreads among German manufacturers, layoffs are rolling through formerly prosperous towns and villages with no living memory of a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

“This time, many towns and villages no longer exist,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

In recent days the Russian defence ministry has said it has seized villages to the west of the city.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

But Lebanon's army on Monday urged displaced residents to delay their return to southern border villages, citing the "risk of Israeli violations and attacks".

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

There were maybe 200 in my group, from my village and several surrounding villages, ages 12 to 22.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola