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WORLDJul 29 · 05:19 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press

Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, killed 13 people and left many missing, prompting rescue operations at damaged structures like Aeon Mall and Nippon Paper Industries' factory. Infrastructure disruptions include suspended bullet train services, power outages, and damaged Kumamoto Castle. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized urgent rescue efforts amid a heat wave.

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