Many trapped in Japanese mall after earthquake

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, has caused significant infrastructure damage and trapped residents in a collapsed shopping center, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Meanwhile, in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are holding high-stakes meetings with Donald Trump to address ongoing military and diplomatic challenges. In Europe, emergency services are battling severe wildfires across France and Spain, with extreme heat complicating containment efforts. The sports world marks a transition as Zinedine Zidane takes over as manager of France’s national football team. Additionally, Ecuador faces a state of emergency due to violent drug cartels, while Johnson & Johnson proposes a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits regarding talc-based products. Finally, the iconic Big Ben clock tower is seeking a new apprentice to preserve its historic maintenance traditions.