Japan earthquake traps shoppers as massive rescue begins

The Japan earthquake has triggered a major emergency response after a powerful 7.1-magnitude tremor struck Kumamoto Prefecture, trapping people inside a shopping centre, damaging infrastructure and forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuate as rescue efforts continue. Authorities immediately launched extensive search-and-rescue operations after receiving reports of collapsed buildings, injured residents and missing persons … Continue reading Japan earthquake traps shoppers as massive rescue begins