A powerful earthquake struck Türkiye's southern provinces and neighbouring Syria, leaving at least 284 people dead within Turkish borders and killing more than 350 people in war-torn Syria. Here are the latest developments:
A large-scale search and rescue operation continues in southern Türkiye as rescue workers cut through the rubble to save lives.
The earthquake, which was centred in the Pazarcik district of Kahramanmaras province, also left major damage and hundreds of casualties in Syria.
Latest tremor in southern Türkiye puts spotlight on the country's disaster preparedness while reminding people of the possibility of a major temblor referred to as 'the big one'.
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