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Japan is moving to tighten its rules for foreign residents, according to an Al Jazeera report, a shift the outlet says is throwing the futures of many foreigners in the country into doubt. The reported measures have prompted concern among migrant workers and communities who rely on Japan's foreign labour force to sustain its shrinking workforce.

New United States sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court are being framed as a threat to European sovereignty, according to analysis published by IOPlus. The measures could expose European officials and organisations cooperating with the Hague-based court to penalties, raising concerns in Europe about judicial independence and the reach of American foreign policy. Critics argue the move pressures allies and undermines international justice institutions.

Michele Reiner's sister has broken her silence following the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The killing of the veteran filmmaker and his wife stunned Hollywood, and the family's first public comments are drawing wide attention as reaction continues to pour in.