Building scaffolding collapses in Hong Kong as storms from Typhoon Noul lash southern China

Typhoon Bavi has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 5 system, with maximum sustained winds of 276 km/h (172 mph) and wind gusts reaching 326 km/h (203 mph). The typhoon is expected to pose a significant threat to portions of the Mariana Islands on Monday, bringing the potential for destructive winds and hazardous conditions. Forecast guidance indicates that Bavi will gradually turn west-northwest thereafter, potentially affecting parts of Taiwan and eastern China as it continues along