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Super Typhoon Champi Becomes Strongest Storm of 2026, Heads for Taiwan
Super Typhoon Champi has become the strongest storm of 2026, with winds reaching 296 kmph. The typhoon, described as one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, was packing gusts of more than 227 kmh near its center as it weakened slightly on Thursday. Taiwan has issued a land warning ahead of its arrival. The storm's intensity has been linked to El Niño supercharging the season.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (3): CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post
- Centre (7): Associated Press, Bloomberg, Channel News Asia, France 24, Gulf News, Mathrubhumi English, South China Morning Post