Weather
Japan issues first ‘megaquake’ warning after 7.1-magnitude tremor
Residents have been warned to ‘be ready to evacuate immediately’.
![A tsunami alert was issued following the powerful earthquake.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15641964/102d6f1818b1468723d4bbe7aeaa9c552faac9cd-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=1100&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes close Australian neighbour
Authorities said there was the potential for further aftershocks.
1 min read
![A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has rocked the Philippines.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15575151/0801954e901dd1daadc532309ba55125d862e18c-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Experts’ warning over weather event last seen during Black Summer bushfires
‘It is already having an impact.’
3 min read
![7NEWS weatherman Tony Auden has warned of an unusual weather event that could possibly see a repeat of conditions similar to the Black Summer bushfires.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15553404/a84f3e4395bdd0a89cf78985b60a2c293ed03e20-16x9-x0y2w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Powerful earthquake rocks Australian neighbour
1 min read
![A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has rocked the island nation of Tonga.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15522494/2b1c2f695c5500ab1ef6f6058ab9e217e0356562-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
The planet has experienced its hottest day on record: ‘Truly staggering’
2 min read
![The Earth has seen its hottest day on record, as scientists warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15458512/c1a2531059c012460c7c6d83ee8ab4084067ec35-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Close neighbour to Oz shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake
1 min read
![Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15443607/b414e290d45acccb5843b10e6d6c8535793573c1-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Warning as strong winds lash South Australia
2 min read
![Damaging winds and thunderstorms expected in South Australia over the weekend.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15409329/74cea9dec1a84444cda08e7b801a1f064811bc8d-16x9-x0y0w1920h1080.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)