Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Rescuers in Japan haul survivors from collapsed mall as earthquake toll rises to 13

INTRO: Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae says at least 13 people died after a powerful earthquake struck the southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday.

The 6.8-magnitude tremor flattened homes, triggered fires, ruptured bridges and left tens of thousands without power, as Laura Westbrook reports.