In China, a panda named Mangzai gave birth to twins at Chongqing Zoo. The cubs weight 161 and 151 grams. They were the first twins born at the zoo this year.
Japan lifted tsunami warnings triggered by the 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Over 2 million people were urged to evacuate across 21 prefectures. Minor waves up to 1.3 meters were recorded. Transport and postal services were disrupted as a precaution. Authorities still advise coastal residents to stay alert.