
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture earlier this week. Officials reported the death toll has risen to 34, with several people seriously injured. The quake caused a mall to collapse and explode, and many homes are without water or power in the hot summer weather. Rescue teams continue to search the rubble while concerns grow about survivors' safety.
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