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Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital

22 août 2026 à 09:14
Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.

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Looking out across the city of Sapporo, in Hokkaido, Japan.

A Rescue Mission in Remote Colombia

18 août 2026 à 15:33
Our photographer Federico Rios joined aid flights in Chocó to document earthquake rescue efforts in remote communities.

Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake

18 août 2026 à 12:32
In Chocó, a remote region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor said. Shakira visited to help draw awareness.

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Soldiers and volunteers offloading aid supplies from a helicopter San José del Palmar, Colombia, a remote town close to the earthquake’s epicenter.

After the Earthquakes

18 août 2026 à 00:13
Venezuela and Japan both experienced major quakes this summer. Their responses differed, and not just because of money.

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How Japan Averted a Major Earthquake Disaster

Japan avoided a major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit last month. Our reporter River Akira Davis visited Kumamoto, a prefecture near the epicenter, to see how it built quake-proof buildings and infrastructure.

At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia

15 août 2026 à 09:08
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

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Damaged houses after a strong earthquake hit Indonesia early on Saturday.

A Rescue Effort After Colombia’s Earthquake

11 août 2026 à 21:51
Our reporter Genevieve Glatsky, who is based in Colombia, witnesses the rescue of a buried earthquake survivor in the city of Cali.

Searching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquake

11 août 2026 à 15:34
Our Colombia-based reporter Genevieve Glatsky witnesses the search for survivors after a five-story apartment building in the city of Cali collapsed in an earthquake.

What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia

Par : John Yoon
11 août 2026 à 03:48
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

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A rescue dog and his guide are among those looking for survivors on Monday in Cali, Colombia.
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