Dozens killed after powerful earthquake strikes Philippines

Buildings collapsed in Bogo City, Cebu province (AP)

At least 69 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake hit a central Philippine province.

The magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck at about 10pm local time on Tuesday (3pm BST), leaving an unspecified number of residents trapped in collapsed houses, nightclubs and other businesses in the hard-hit city of Bogo and outlying rural towns in Cebu province, officials said.