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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People sign up as volunteers in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers and bottled drinks are placed near the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in the town of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 3, 2026, after the building's deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers and bottled drinks are placed at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in the town of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 3, 2026, after the building's deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Drivers fill up tanks at a gas station in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Drivers fill up tanks at a gas station in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People collect water from a water truck at the city hall of Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2026, shows the inside of a toilet car parked in Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2026, shows the inside of a toilet car parked in Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2026, shows the inside of a toilet car parked in Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People use temporary toilets set up at the city hall of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, following a powerful earthquake in the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People use temporary toilets set up at the city hall of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, following a powerful earthquake in the region on July 28.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People sleep in an evacuation center in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2026, shows a toilet car parked in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

An evacuee uses a toilet car parked at an evacuation center in Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 31, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

An evacuee uses a toilet car parked at an evacuation center in Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 31, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People sleep in an evacuation center in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

An evacuee sits in an evacuation center in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

An evacuee rests at an evacuation center in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People sit in an evacuation center in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

People sit in an evacuation center in Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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US: Heavy Rain and Hail Trigger Flash Flooding Across New Jersey 2

Parts of New Jersey were battered by heavy rain, lightning and hail Monday night, July 27, triggering flash floods, fires and widespread weather-related disruptions, and many cars stalled out in low-lying areas. Flooding continued into Tuesday.

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Japan: Earthquake Sparks Deadly Mall Explosion in Kumamoto 2

A massive earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, forcing nearly 9,000 residents to evacuate. The quake also triggered a large explosion at a shopping mall in the town of Kashima, tearing through the building and killing at least four people. This video shows ash covering roads near Kashima. The video owner said a loud explosion was heard, causing the car to shake, while heavy ash filled the air and made it difficult to see ahead.

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US: Heavy Storms Trigger Flash Flood Warnings in Eastern Pennsylvania

Flash Flood Warnings were issued across eastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 28, as multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the region.

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Greece: Wildfire Breaks Out on Paros Island, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire broke out near a landfill on Tuesday, July 28, on Greece's Paros Island. The blaze was largely contained by late Tuesday afternoon but flared up again, prompting evacuation orders for several communities.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 8

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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Basketball: Yamamoto makes WNBA debut

Las Vegas Aces guard Mai Yamamoto speaks to reporters in Las Vegas on July 28, 2026, after becoming the fifth Japanese to compete in the WNBA. Yamamoto entered a game against the Portland Fire in the fourth quarter.

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Sony halts Kumamoto chip plant following strong quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. plant in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture. The subsidiary of Sony Group Corp. halted operations at the plant after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity on July 28.

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[Breaking News]Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

KASHIMA, Japan, July 29 Kyodo - Search and rescue operations are underway at a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 28, 2026, following an explosion after a powerful earthquake shook the southwestern Japan prefecture. Many people are feared trapped inside the building. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

TOKYO, Japan, July 28 Kyodo - A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan. (Kyodo)

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US: Powerful Storms Slam Maryland With Damaging Winds, Flash Flooding 2

A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across Maryland on Tuesday, July 28, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and widespread power outages. The storms prompted a tornado watch for several counties, a flood warning that closed numerous roads in Baltimore, and an hours-long pause in air traffic at BWI Airport.

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France: Fire in Paris Apartment Building Kills One, Sends Smoke Over 6th Arrondissement

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, July 28, in a residential building on Rue Saint-Placide in Paris's 6th arrondissement, sending a large plume of black smoke. The blaze, which started on the fourth floor of the Paris Habitat building, killed a 51-year-old man who lived alone. Firefighters brought the fire under control by evening.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood and Tornado Warnings to DC Region 2

A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and widespread power outages. The storms prompted flash flood and tornado warnings.

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Japan: Deadly Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Leaves Widespread Damage

A massive earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and forcing nearly 9,000 residents to evacuate. The quake left extensive damage to structures and roads, and also triggered a large explosion at a shopping mall in the town of Kashima, tearing through the building and killing at least four people.

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Japan: Earthquake Sparks Deadly Mall Explosion in Kumamoto

A massive earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, forcing nearly 9,000 residents to evacuate. The quake also triggered a large explosion at a shopping mall in the town of Kashima, tearing through the building and killing at least four people. The footage shows smoke rising from the building as the filmer claims, "I was waiting in the parking lot to calm down, but suddenly I heard what sounded like an explosion from the Aeon Mall, and smoke started coming out."

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US: Summer Storms Bring Heavy Rain to New Jersey

Intense summer storms brought heavy rain to New Jersey on Tuesday, July 28, causing flash flooding across of the state.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood and Tornado Warnings to DC Region

A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and widespread power outages. The storms prompted flash flood and tornado warnings.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) celebrates his leadoff home run with Freddie Freeman in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose on first base after hitting an RBI single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Japan: Sudden Downpour Hits Nagoya, Causing Power Outages 3

Sudden, heavy downpours struck Nagoya and the wider Tokai region on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, causing power outages that affected more than 4,300 homes in Aichi and 3,500 in Gifu.

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Nikkei index tumbles

A financial monitor in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shedding over 2,500 points from the previous day to end at a level more than 10,000 points below the record closing high marked in June.

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Nikkei index tumbles

A financial monitor in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shedding over 2,500 points from the previous day to end at a level more than 10,000 points below the record closing high marked in June.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami rounds first base after hitting a double in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 28, 2026.