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Powerful earthquake hits Tibet

A powerful earthquake has struck close to the border between Nepal and China's Tibet region, near Mount Everest.

Within the past couple of hours, a huge earthquake has struck close to Tibet's border with Nepal. Chinese media say thirty-six people are confirmed dead so far. We'll head to China for the latest.

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(Picture: A damaged car lies amidst rubble on the street following an earthquake in Lhatse County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, January 7, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video; Reuters)

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  • Tue 7 Jan 202505:06GMT