A 7.4-magnitude earthquake (recorded by the USGS as 6.9) hit off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, this morning, triggering a tsunami warning and an evacuation order to local residents. A 1.4 metre tsunami wave was recorded at Sendai, north-east of Tokyo, before the tsunami warning was downgraded. Check the live blog for the latest.
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New Zealand was also struck by an earthquake this morning. While reporting of the magnitude of the quake that shook the North Island varied; US Geological Survey reported it as magnitude 6.3, while Geonet reported it as magnitude 5.4, there is no doubt locals have been shaken, it coming after thousands of aftershocks followed a powerful quake last week.
Sending shockwaves through the political arenas are the US President-elect's business dealings all oer the world where geopolitics matter. There have been several compilations of Donald Trump's possible conflicts of interest. The latest here and here, paint a picture of the challenges his administration will face.
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