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China: Typhoon Bavi Rips Metal Roof Off Residential Building in Shanghai

Typhoon Bavi tore the metal roof off a residential building in Chongming District, Shanghai on July 12, 2026, with footage showing the structure shaking violently before being ripped apart and blown to the ground by powerful gusts.

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Fukuoka Gov. Aso elected as new leader of governors' body

TOKYO, Japan - Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso (R) shakes hands with Iwate Gov. Hiroya Masuda (L) after defeating him to be elected as the new head of the National Governors Association in the first-ever balloting for its leadership on Feb. 17. Aso, 65, won 27 votes out of a total of 47 while Masuda, 53, the only other contender, racked up 19 votes. There was one invalid vote.

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Fukuoka Gov. Aso elected as new leader of governors' body

TOKYO, Japan - Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso (R) shakes hands with Iwate Gov. Hiroya Masuda (L) after defeating him to be elected as the new head of the National Governors Association in the first-ever balloting for its leadership on Feb. 17. Aso, 65, won 27 votes out of a total of 47 while Masuda, 53, the only other contender, racked up 19 votes. There was one invalid vote. (Kyodo)