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Japanese Municipalities with Over 5% Foreign Nationals Up More Than Twofold
Japan's municipalities with over 5% foreign residents doubled from 53 to 132 since 2020, driven by rural labor shortages.
The Japan Times · 1m
Nearly 50 dead in Nigeria from methanol-laced alcohol
A contaminated local brew kills dozens in southern Nigeria, sparking arrests and a nationwide ban on sachets of alcohol.
the Guardian · 1m