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Rescuers believe it is the largest number of stranding-related deaths ever recorded in Australia. Around 30 whales beached off the west coast of Tasmania are thought to still be alive.

Rescuers say they don't expect to find anyone else trapped dead or alive in the rubble of a collapsed apartment block in India, after having rescued nine people from the wreckage including a four-year-old boy.

Rescuers shovel dirt and excavators remove debris following floods and landslides that have claimed at least 52 lives in the southwest of Japan. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says more troops will join in search and rescue operations.

Rescuers in Japan dig through mud and rubble, racing to find survivors after torrential rains unleashed widespread floods and landslides that killed nearly 100, with dozens missing.