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Newsday: 06/02/2023 07:06 GMT : Death toll rising rapidly after Turkey quake

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06/02/2023 07:06 GMT 

06/02/2023 07:06 GMT : Death toll rising rapidly after Turkey quake

Death toll rising rapidly after Turkey quake

BBC World Service - Newsday, Death toll rising rapidly after Turkey quake

Rescue workers are trying to reach people trapped under toppled buildings in Turkey

Rescue workers are trying to reach people trapped under toppled buildings in southern Turkey.

A powerful earthquake in south-eastern Turkey has killed hundreds across Turkey and Syria; the 7.8-magnitude struck at 4am when people were sleeping and was felt more than a thousand kilometres away in Cyprus, Lebanon and Gaza - we speak to the head of Turkey's Red Crescent who says his country is ready to accept international help immediately. 

Also, the trial of 16 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists has begun; they were charged under a controversial national security law imposed by Beijing.

And Beyoncé now has more Grammy awards than any other artist; we look at her career and the other winners of last night's Grammys.

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