Explosion Rips Through Kumamoto’s Aeon Mall Following Japan’s Earthquake
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.
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politics
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On July 29, 2026, the US and Saudi Arabia jointly targeted Iran-backed militias, escalating conflict in the Middle East as President Donald Trump seeks decisive action ahead of the midterm elections.
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Wildfires four times the size of Paris continue to threaten southwest France, while heatwaves and drought exacerbate fire risks across southern Europe.
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Australia has overtaken China as the dominant lender and infrastructure investor in the Pacific, investing billions through aid and loans, according to the latest Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map.
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world
Authorities in France and Spain warn that soaring temperatures could worsen wildfires already forcing mass evacuations near Bordeaux and Madrid.
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened an interministerial meeting amid ongoing wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced evacuations in southwestern France.
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world
France and Spain face severe wildfires, with hundreds of thousands displaced and significant land burned amid record heatwaves.
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world
After nearly two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes in the Middle East, the United States has paused its bombardments on Iran, with diplomatic talks ongoing and concerns over military resources.
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world
With Canadair aircraft grounded due to low visibility, firefighters and residents work together on the ground to battle the blaze.
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