Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake

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At least 13 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Kyushu. Thousands of residents have been displaced from their homes due to the quake. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stating that emergency services are in a 'race against time.' The death toll is expected to rise as some individuals remain missing.