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Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened

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Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened

People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude Australian officials in Japan are urgently following up on the tsunami warning off the northeastern coast of the island of Honshu. The Australian government said: We stand ready to provide consular assistance. Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas). Continue reading...

CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 2:05 PM

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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region. Grouped from 8 articles across 7 sources.

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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What is really happening in northern Nigeria

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Trucking industry celebrates Fair Work fuel payment win – as it happened

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IDF map shows its advance into southern Lebanon – as it happened

This blog is now closed. UN secretary-general António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper and the wounding of three others in an attack in southern Lebanon , spokesman Stéphane Dujarric…

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Wall Street predicts higher gold prices following regional ceasefire as domestic data and Fed chair confirmation take center stage next week

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