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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A firefighter is engaged in a search and rescue operation at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 31, 2026, three days after a deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Efforts are under way to remove debris at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 31, 2026, three days after a deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Police officers are seen in a parking lot at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 31, 2026, three days after a deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers are placed in a parking lot at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 31, 2026, three days after a deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers are placed in a parking lot at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 31, 2026, three days after a deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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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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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a drone on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a drone on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a drone on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a drone on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a drone on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Search and rescue operations continue at a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 29, 2026, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Search and rescue operations continue at a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 29, 2026, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Search and rescue operations continue at a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 29, 2026, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Search and rescue operations continue at a damaged Aeon shopping mall building in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 29, 2026, a day after a deadly explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows cars left at a parking lot of an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture where a deadly explosion occurred the previous day following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken July 29, 2026, shows a car left near an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture where a deadly explosion occurred the previous day following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows cars left at a parking lot of an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture where a deadly explosion occurred the previous day following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aeon president speaks about post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida (C) bows at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

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Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida (C) speaks at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

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Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida speaks at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

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Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida speaks at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

Ballons decorate the inside of a shopping mall near Guadalajara, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming World Cup, on June 8, 2026.

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China: Cyclist Thrown to Ground as Bicycle Front Wheel Detaches in Hubei

On April 7, 2026, in Hubei, central China, a video captured a young man riding a bicycle in a plaza outside a shopping mall. As he rode in circles, the front wheel suddenly detached and rolled away, sending him crashing heavily to the ground. The loose wheel struck a nearby pedestrian, and the cyclist appeared to be in significant pain.

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Mexico: At Least Five Dead in Shopping Mall Fire in Los Mochis

At least five people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon at Plaza Fiesta Las Palmas mall in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The blaze, which may have started in a restaurant kitchen, spread rapidly through the building. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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Japan: Shoppers Evacuate to Rooftop Amid Tsunami Warnings Following Major Earthquake

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage captures people at a shopping mall in Hachinohe evacuating to the rooftop amid tsunami warnings.

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Mexico: Smoke Spreads Through Perisur Mall, Prompting Emergency Evacuation

Smoke filled the Perisur shopping mall in Mexico City on Friday, April 3, after a gas anomaly was detected, prompting emergency services to mobilize and dozens of shoppers and employees to evacuate. Workers activated a fire extinguisher to address the incident, but the chemical agent released a dense cloud of white smoke that spread through the mall, causing panic among visitors.

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China: Metal Sheet Falls From Building Onto Passing Vehicles in Windy Inner Mongolia

On February 21, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, security camera footage captured the moment a metal sheet fell from a commercial building onto vehicles driving below. The footage suggests strong winds, which viewers said can be sudden and powerful in the region.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership with Google to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani (2nd from R) and Google Japan President Shinji Okuyama (far L) pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Smoke rages from the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

A rescuer works at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

This photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 18, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

People gather near a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 18, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 18, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM