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Survivors still sought as Japan quake death toll hits 13

YATSUSHIRO, Japan - Rescuers frantically searched for ‌survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region.

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Japan earthquake latest: At least 18 dead amid ‘race against time’ to reach trapped survivors

Japan’s military has been mobilised to help reach people trapped in rubble across Kumamoto region

The Independent UK

EAM Jaishankar expresses solidarity with Japan following Kumamoto earthquake

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep concern over Japan's Kumamoto earthquake. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister mobilized government resources for rescue and relief operations. The government pledged to work tirelessly through the night to assess damage.

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Five dead after powerful Japan quake, others missing

KUMAMOTO (JAPAN) - A major quake that badly damaged a shopping mall and a factory in Japan killed at least five people, emergency services said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing

Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale

The Guardian - AU

Japan earthquake: 13 dead, several missing after powerful tremors hit the country

An earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has resulted in the loss of 13 lives. The tremor brought significant destruction to a shopping mall and factory, with many individuals reported injured and some unaccounted for. Rescue teams, supported by military personnel, are currently assessing the situation. Meanwhile, power disruptions have occurred,…

The Economic Times

Kumamoto's Nightmare Repeats: Mall Collapse, Missing Workers as Kyushu Earthquake Claims First Lives

A shallow Kyushu quake killed two, trapped mall workers in Kumamoto, and triggered a brief tsunami scare — here's what's confirmed and what's still shifting.

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Dozens feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall

TOKYO - Dozens of people were feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly killed one person and injured more than 100.

Bangkok Post

Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and kills two inside shopping mall

Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings, as people remain trapped inside shopping centre

The Guardian - UK

Shoppers trapped after explosion at Japanese mall as earthquake injures dozens

Aerial footage shows sections of mall's outer walls blown away and steel beams exposed

The Independent UK

Who are Denisovans, or 'Dragon Man', whose face has finally been discovered after 400,000 years with the help of dental plaque

Scientists have linked Denisovan DNA to the "Dragon Man" skull, giving ancient relatives a physical form. Fossils found across Asia suggest Denisovans spread widely and adapted to diverse environments. Ancient interbreeding with Neanderthals and modern humans left a genetic legacy. This ancient mixing provided beneficial genes for survival in challenging…

The Economic Times

No serious damage reported after powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan

Authorities confirm there is no risk of a tsunami

The Independent UK

Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said

The Independent UK

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, authorities reported no casualties or tsunami threats. The quake, striking off Iwate prefecture, registered a strong intensity in Aomori. Japan, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent…

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Alleged ice-cream cartel in Japan investigated as sweltering summer looms

Six companies are suspected of colluding to use food inflation to raise the prices of their product

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Japan plans to rebuild ageing nuclear plants: report

Japan reportedly plans to replace up to five nuclear reactors by the 2040s, aiming to ensure a stable energy.

The Times of India

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan’s Kagoshima

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday, registering an intensity of upper 5 on Japan’s seismic scale of 0 to 7. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the quake’s epicentre near Okinawa Main Island, as reported by Japanese public broadcaster NHK. No tsunami warning has been issued.

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Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator, officials say

The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources.

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The Guardian - UK

Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened

People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude

The Independent UK

Update in case of journalist imprisoned in Iran for three months

A Japanese national, detained in Iran since January, has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the release was verified on Monday, with Japan now pressing Iranian authorities for a full release of the individual, believed to be a journalist for Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. The Committee…

The Independent UK

Japanese journalist freed on bail from Iran’s notorious Evin Prison

The journalist has been detained in Iran since January

The Independent UK

China protests to Japan over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo

China has lodged a protest to Japan over an alleged break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo

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Teenager killed and two injured in late-night stabbing

Police arrest 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder

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Tokyo benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps after PM Takaichi's ruling party wins a super majority in election

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 share index has jumped 4.7% after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election

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Takaichi's coalition on path to winning a majority in Japan's lower house vote, exit polls say

Exit polls say that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing coalition is almost certain to win a single-party majority in a key parliamentary election

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