Kumamoto Quake Triggers Mall Collapse as Rescue Efforts Intensify
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing the Aeon Mall Kumamoto to partially collapse and killing at least 13 people with many others missing or trapped; authorities suspect a gas leak linked to the explosion, and thousands of rescuers, including about 3,600 military personnel, are working amid power outages and disruptions to transport while investigations into the cause continue.