One of the biggest ever earthquakes has struck Japan.

The 8-point-9 magnitude quake caused a tsunami to smash into the north-east of the country - picking up buildings, roads and cars in its path.

A tsunami warning's also been issued for most of the Pacific basin - from Indonesia and Australia to central America and Chile.

At least 26 people have died.

Fires have broken out at at least one oil refinery and a nuclear plant in Japan.

Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed his support for the victims.

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