WorldJapan: Hospitals struggle after deadly Kumamoto earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed at least 34 people, with one additional death under investigation that could raise the toll to 35. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings, while a suspected gas explosion destroyed a shopping mall. Thousands remain in shelters amid extreme heat, power and water outages, and fuel shortages.

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DDW★★★★★2026-07-29 11:16Original