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.
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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