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Japan Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 34 as Rescue Teams Hunt Trapped Survivors
NYT > World News·Friday, 31 July 2026
A powerful earthquake in Japan has killed at least 34 people. Rescue crews are searching for survivors who may still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall. The region is also dealing with intense heat, complicating rescue operations.
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Japan is a major economic partner for many countries, and large natural disasters there can affect global supply chains, especially in electronics and automotive industries.
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