Peru's New President, Japan Earthquake & More | News in Easy Dutch

A powerful earthquake shakes Japan as Keiko Fujimori takes office in Peru.

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Today's news in easy Dutch:

• Deadly wildfires are devastating Southern Europe with France, Spain, and Greece severely impacted.

• A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture leaves 18 dead and many injured, prompting rescue operations.

• Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's new president after a narrow election victory.

• Rising tensions in the Middle East cause oil prices to surge, following U.S. and Saudi strikes in Iraq.

• Asian stocks tumble amid concerns over Middle East tensions and the AI sector's future.

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