In this edition

• Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times amid immigration shift

  Japan has increased the permanent residency application fee twenty-fold as part of broader immigration reforms, raising questions about accessibility and citizenship pathways in the region.

  Adrián Solano · 1,087 words

• French student protests escalate to arson at schools

  Demonstrations across France have turned violent, with fires reported at multiple school buildings as the government convenes emergency meetings.

  Adrián Solano · 102 words

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