At least 15 killed as powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines

<p>Residents warned not to enter damaged homes or other buildings due to threat of aftershocks following 7.8 earthquake</p><p></p><p>A magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and killing at least 15 people.</p><p>“Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Robert Dagon, of the General Santos city police, told Agence France-Presse.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/philippines-earthquake-mindanao-tsunami-warnings">Continue reading...</a>