7.0-magnitude earthquake kills at least 16 in Tibet

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The earthquake hit late Thursday in Nagqu City’s Baqen County, according to reporting that cited China’s Xinhua News Agency. The scale of casualties and continuing rescue work make the disaster the most consequential breaking international story identified in current coverage. Authorities are assessing structural damage, searching for survivors and responding to the risk of further disruption in a remote, high-altitude region.

Sources: Euronews, Anadolu Agency, Xinhua News Agency