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Japan earthquake aftermath: Death count hits 34 amid rising heat

A man helps clean the damaged gate of Jofukuji Buddhist temple in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the day after an earthquake hit the area. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Updated 6 days ago

23 feared dead in Japan earthquake, rescue operations continue

Rescue workers conduct a search operation at the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Published 7 days ago

Why Japan is searching for a second capital outside Tokyo

Passage of a secondary capital bill was one of the key promises Takaichi made to persuade Ishin to join her coalition government

Updated 8 days ago

Japan earthquake videos: All on injuries, power outages and trains suspension

Japan earthquake: People wait in a park after evacuating buildings following a strong earthquake in Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward on July 28, 2026. A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT

Updated 8 days ago

Japan quake triggers destruction: 1 dead in house collapse, many trapped in mall

An aerial view shows the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre, where, according to local media, an explosion occurred after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture

Updated 8 days ago

Kumamoto Castle collapse, buildings shaking: Videos surface after 7.1 earthquake

As officials remain on alert for high tides, videos of the moment the earthquake hit the coastal nation have emerged on social media.

Published 9 days ago

Japan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquake, tsunami alert issued

Japan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquake, tsunami alert issued

Updated 9 days ago

Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll rises to 5,398

To finance reconstruction efforts, the International Monetary Fund has released around $346 million from the country's reserves.

Updated 14 days ago

5.1 magnitude quake strikes Peru after Venezuela: 5 killed, 32 injured so far

5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Central Peru late on Saturday

Published 17 days ago

Two earthquakes hit Peru, killing at least 5 and injuring 21

People pray next to the bodies of four victims of the earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that struck Central Peru on Saturday.

Updated 17 days ago

Venezuela earthquakes' death toll rises to 5,000 as relief op enters new phase

Although search-and-rescue operations continue in some areas, including with assistance from international teams, the emergency response has largely entered a new phase centered on humanitarian relief.

Published 18 days ago

Powerful 7.4 quake hits Mexico coast near Guatemala, triggers tsunami warning

The quake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero, and was a shallow one at a depth of 10 km (6 miles).

Updated 19 days ago

Tsunami warning after Mexico earthquake? Latest updates

The earthquake struck west-southwest of Puerto Madero, a coastal city in Chiapas, Mexico.

Updated 19 days ago

Mexico earthquake: 7.4-magnitude quake strikes near Puerto Madero

Mexico experienced a significant earthquake of 7.4 magnitude WSW of Puerto Madero on Friday, with tremors also impacting parts of Guatemala and El Salvador, per the national seismological service.

Published 19 days ago

New Zealand on tsunami alert after 5.9-magnitude earthquake

New Zealand downgrades tsunami alert after earthquake.

Updated 20 days ago

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Ring of Fire: Megaquake warning?

Residents near Sarangani described the shaking as light to weak.

Published 22 days ago

California earthquake: Tremors felt in Randsburg, Santa Clarita, LA, Valencia,

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was reported near Randsburg, California, at 9:40 a.m. PT on Monday. The quake, 9 miles west-southwest of Randsburg and 5.6 miles deep, was detected by 30 monitoring stations but has not yet been scientifically evaluated.

Updated 23 days ago

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes reaches 4,300

Volunteers pull a rope to remove a debris from a collapsed building by earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Updated 24 days ago

Venezuela recovers more bodies as twin earthquakes death toll hits 3,535

Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 3,535 despite rescue efforts

Published 30 days ago

Venezuela earthquake: How many people have died, and how many are still missing?

Venezuela earthquake: How many people have died and how many are still missing?. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Published 31 days ago

Eliezer Alfonzo Jr family: Dodgers catcher mourns sister, stepmother's death

Former Venezuelan Major League baseball player Eliezer Alfonzo, the father of Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr.

Published 31 days ago

‘Sample of brotherhood': Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said that after Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez' visit to India, this is a sample of brotherhood.

Published 33 days ago

Building gone in 6 seconds: Fresh video of Venezuela earthquake horror

Building gone in 6 seconds: Fresh video of Venezuela earthquake horror

Updated 35 days ago

2,000 dead, 72-hour critical window over: Latest on Venezuela rescue operations

Rescue operations continue in double earthquake-struck Venezuela as critical 72-hour window to rescue people alive shuts

Published 36 days ago

Earthquake hits Mexico's Sinaloa, Tremors felt in El Progreso, Guasave

Representational.

Updated 36 days ago

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

The earthquake occurred about 207 km from Kokopo in East New Britain Province.

Updated 36 days ago

Over 58,000 buildings likely damaged or destroyed in Venezuela: satellite data

NASA said that its satellites were "providing critical support, capturing imagery and data to help teams on the ground.

Updated 37 days ago

Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the US hours before earthquakes are missing

This aerial view shows destroyed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira State, Venezuela.

Updated 37 days ago

Where was Lucas Trejo during the Venezuela earthquake?

Lucas Trejo was with Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, preparing for a Copa Venezuela fixture.

Published 37 days ago

Venezuela earthquake update: Two 11-year-old boys found alive days later

Two 11-year-old boys among 33 hit by the Venezuela Earthquake found alive days later as the search continues.
VA-TF1 / USA-01 - URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE/Handout via REUTERS

Published 38 days ago

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