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waves of around one meter hit parts of Japan's coast

after several earthquakes including one of 7.6 magnitude, struck the country.

Authorities downgraded a tsunami warning from the highest level, but asked residents

from evacuated areas not to return to their homes.

Dozens of houses collapsed and at least four people were killed.

More than 36,000 households lost access to electricity.

Israel's Supreme Court struck down a controversial law that would have limited its powers.

In July the Parliament, the Knesset passed the law that all but eliminates the court's ability

to overturn government decisions on grounds of quote

reasonableness, sparking nationwide protests.

The ruling could cause a constitutional crisis

as Israel fights a prolonged war in Gaza.

An Iranian warship entered the Red Sea, according to the country's media.

Tensions have been rising in the crucial shipping route.

On Saturday, Iran-backed Huthy militants from Yemen attacked a container ship belonging to Mersk, a Danish shipping giant, causing it to temporarily

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