World Briefs: Pakistan Avalanche Kills Ten; Japan Quake Death Toll Rises to 34

Pakistan's military has confirmed the deaths of all ten climbers who were swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak, ending a multi-day search operation. The incident underscores the extreme risks associated with high-altitude climbing in the Karakoram range, particularly during the unpredictable summer season. The military also used the occasion to reject a recent UN report alleging civilian casualties in strikes on Afghanistan, maintaining its stance on regional security operations.

In southwestern Japan, a double tragedy has unfolded as survivors of a powerful earthquake are now battling a lethal heatwave. At least 34 people have died following a quake that collapsed a mall and a factory in Kumamoto. Rescue operations at the site have officially ended, but thousands remain displaced, sleeping in cars to avoid unstable structures while temperatures reach record highs.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, Oprah Winfrey has announced the closure of her school for girls next year, citing logistical and funding challenges. In Europe, Hungary is bracing for a total shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant. The Danube River has reached record low levels due to an ongoing drought, leaving the plant without sufficient water for cooling systems, threatening the nation's primary power source.