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Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo
Reported by IOL section feed for News and Daily Maverick. First detected August 4, 2026 at 08:32 UTC.
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Stories and evidence records associated with Japan.
Climate
Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
Reported by PerthNow and Daily Maverick. First detected July 31, 2026 at 02:44 UTC.
General News
Japan quake toll hits 30 as survivors struggle in heat
Reported by IOL section feed for News and france24.com. First detected July 30, 2026 at 06:18 UTC.
Climate
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34
Rescue crews search for survivors amid sweltering heat in collapsed shopping mall
Climate
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Japan, Aeon shopping centre explodes and collapses; search teams look for survivors
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 shatters the Aeon mall, leading to an explosion and collapse, with rescue teams searching for victims.
Climate
Major earthquake in Japan leaves dozens dead, widespread damage ignites emergency response
A major earthquake struck Japan, causing widespread damage and casualties, leading to a large‑scale rescue and recovery effort.
Climate
At least 13 dead in Japan after magnitude 7.1 earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu island (Kumamoto area) on July 28, 2026, killing at least 13 people (including five in a factory) and leaving many wounded, with rescue operations still underway to locate missing persons.
Climate
6.8‑magnitude earthquake strikes Japan
Rescue operations are ongoing as survivors contend with shock and horror after the powerful quake.
General News
Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall
Reported by South China Morning Post and Daily Maverick. First detected July 29, 2026 at 02:43 UTC.
Climate
Major earthquake hits Japan
Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected July 28, 2026 at 20:32 UTC.
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kyushu, Japan, on 28 July 2026
Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island.
Climate
Japan earthquake damages Kumamoto Castle
Historic Japanese fortress suffers structural harm amid recent seismic activity.