Environment · World
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kumamoto Region, Killing 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu, near Kumamoto, on July 28. The earthquake caused widespread damage, including collapsed buildings, fires, and a factory smokestack collapse. As of the reports, 34 people have died, with many injured and others still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with thousands evacuated and survivors facing difficult conditions. A tsunami advisory was issued and subsequently lifted.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (5): Al Jazeera English, National Herald, The Guardian, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11): Associated Press, BBC News, Bloomberg, Business Standard, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Reuters, Telangana Today, The Times of India
- Right (2): India Today, The Pioneer