People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates

An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefectureSeveral other buildings were also on fire or partially collapsed, according to footage from NHK, while large cracks appeared on major roads, including an elevated highway. Rail services were halted and flights grounded. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, evacuated workers from its plant in the area as a precaution, a spokesperson ‌for the firm said.

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Umbrellas and deck chairs seized in crackdown on reserving beach spots in Naples

Dawn sweep at Torre del Greco targets growing trend of ‘cheaters’ trying to claim prime spots overnightAuthorities in a coastal suburb of Naples seized umbrellas, loungers and deck chairs during a dawn sweep of a beach aimed at cracking down on the growing trend of people attempting to reserve prime spots overnight. Torre del Greco’s port authority said coastguard staff and local police had together collected 40 items as part of a national beach and lake safety operation that targets people...

Aerial photos reveal devastation of France and Spain wildfires with entire villages ravaged by flames

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