Designated city at Hakata Bay, Kyushu, Japan; capital of Fukuoka Prefecture.
Typhoon Jangmi has intensified on its approach to Japan, forcing evacuations, power outages and widespread disruptions across the region as authorities warn of life-threatening rain and floods.
A powerful earthquake on Kyushu’s Kumamoto prefecture has injured dozens and damaged infrastructure. A mall explosion is being investigated. Authorities have ordered evacuation centres for around 300,000 residents and are monitoring aftershocks.
A 26-year-old rugby player, Saimoni Vunilagi, has died after displaying heatstroke symptoms following a team practice in Fukuoka on Monday as temperatures rose to 35C. The Kyushu KV team confirmed his death the following day, expressing devastation and condolences to his family.
A wave of extreme heat is forcing people to rethink work, commuting and leisure. From London offices to outdoor pools, residents are adapting with new routines and strategies in response to record temperatures this summer.