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WORLDJul 30 · 03:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope fades for survivors, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.

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