The earthquake, the world's strongest in at least 14 years, has also caused tsunami waves in Russia, Japan and Hawaii.

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It comes after the UK announced it would recognise the state of Palestine unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza.

The associate immigration minister says people were becoming desensitised to exploitation, trafficking and slavery.