
Kyushu Earthquake Death Toll Rises Amid Aftershock and Heat Challenges
A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto in Kyushu, killing at least 23 and injuring dozens as rescue workers search a damaged Aeon Mall and other collapsed structures; about 5,000 Self-Defense Forces personnel are deployed, while a 5.8 aftershock and extreme heat hinder operations, and tens of thousands face outages with thousands taking shelter.













