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SHOCKING footage shows the terrifying moment a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Japan – sparking a tsunami warning. Waves struck the city of Miyazaki on the southwestern island of Kyushu – less than 30 minutes after the 6.9 magnitude quake hit. Warnings have been lifted in several coastal areas of Kyushu and the nearby island of […]

Terrifying moment huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan as tsunami hits shores and people flee swinging buildings

The Independent

 A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 struck southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami warnings for a number of the country’s western islands and causing mostly minor injuries.The tremor occurred off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture at 4.42pm local time (7.42am GMT), at a depth of about 18miles (29km), according to Japan’s meteorological agency.Officials said nine people were injured on the island of Kyushu, but the injuries were mostly minor. There were no reports of serious damage and tsunami advisories were later lifted.Earlier Japan’s earthquake monitors said the magnitude was 6.9, before this was revised up to 7.1. Officials issued...

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake

Japanese authorities are urging people across their country to take precautions against the possibility of a mega-earthquake in the coming days; if such a huge earthquake were to occur, there could be significant tsunami impacts across Hawaii and the west coast of North America. A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck...

Megaquake Earthquake Advisory Issued; Expires in 7 Days

An earthquake off the coast of Japan’s southern island of Kyushu prompted the government to issue its first-ever warning for a megaquake from an undersea trough running along a swath of the country’s coast. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called off a planned trip to Central Asia out of...

Japan Issued Its First ‘Megaquake’ Warning After Powerful Tremor

Japanese scientists issued their first ever massive earthquake alert after a significant quake struck parts of the country on Thursday. Although the threat isn’t imminent or guaranteed, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said in a press release that the possibility of a “large-scale earthquake” is “relatively higher than usual,” but “this does not mean that a large-scale earthquake will definitely occur during a specific period.”

Japan Just Issued Its First ‘Megaquake’ Alert. Here’s What You Should Know

A quick changeover for Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool (“Alright, alright, alright…”). Since The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox, including 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox), Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds has been striving to bring the Merc with a Mouth into Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ryan Reynolds Fired From Deadpool Role, Replacement Immediately Confirmed

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

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Dramatic details emerged Tuesday after police said human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a tourist in Australia's second fatal attack in about a month.The latest victim was 40-year-old doctor Dave Hogbin, who fell from a steep bank Saturday into the Annan River south of Cooktown in Queensland state, his family said in a statement. The general practice doctor from Newcastle in New South Wales had been traveling on a camping vacation through Queensland with his wife Jane Hogbin and their three sons aged 2, 5 and 7 years. Cooktown is more than 1,500 miles from...

Tourist eaten by crocodile saved wife's life before he died, she says

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

Police urge the public to stop circulating the video and remain calm as they investigate.

Video of alleged gang-rape sparks uproar in Tanzania

The Johnsons, who host a luxurious trip through Europe every year with other celebrity couples, are finally getting some quality together. Magic Johnson, who is celebrated for his iconic NBA career, business acumen and HIV advocacy, has also become known for his luxurious annual couple’s trip. It’s always a star-studded event as Johnson and wife Cookie invite other celebrity lovers to join them on a yacht tour through Europe.

Magic, Cookie Johnson Say Goodbye To Their Guests, Enjoy Last Leg Of Euro Yacht Trip Alone

American Skyler Mapes and Italian local Giuseppe Morisani spent a magical evening together in Rome. Then they drove across Italy together. Here’s what happened.

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

This year's festival in Scarborough is no longer going ahead, organisers have announced.

Music festival cancelled due to low ticket sales

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev won Olympic gold in the Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-around final.Varfolomeev topped the rotations in hoop (36.300), ball (36.500) and clubs (36.350) and came second in the ribbon (33.700) to score a total 142.850 points.Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn won the silver with 140.600 points and Italy's 2023 World Championships silver medallist Sofia Raffaeli took the bronze medal with 136.300 points.Having made her senior debut in 2022, Varfolomeev earned her first world title in the clubs before becoming the youngest gymnast to achieve the feat of a clean sweep of four apparatus finals and the all-around title at the 2023 World Championships.

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev wins Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-round gold

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

A man murdered his partner in a "malevolent" attack after accusing her of having an affair with one of his sons. Colin Kennedy, 63, was jailed for life after being found guilty of the "frenzied" killing of Catherine Stewart at their home in North Lanarkshire. One of their daughters came...

Man jailed for murdering partner after affair claim

Julie Sweeney, 53, is charged with sending communications threatening death or serious harm.

Woman appears in court over Facebook hate post

Philip Broadhurst, of Eccles, admitted assault following the targeted attack in March 2023, police say.

Fourth man jailed after boy on motorbike shot

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Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

On the face of it, the earthquake that struck southern Japan on Thursday was not a big deal. The magnitude 7.1 quake did little damage and...

Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

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