A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 13 dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a continuing risk of major quakes.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told residents of southwestern Florida to "evacuate now" on Tuesday night as Hurricane Ian drew near, threatening to bring a deadly storm surge and more than a foot (30 cm) of rain to some areas.