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The 'Bucha Witches', Ukraine's first all-women air defense unit tasked with gunning down Russian drones, is formed of women, most of whom have suffered deep personal losses in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump lashed out at a journalist after she read from White House dinner suspected shooter's manifesto during an interview, sparking a heated exchange over allegations and media conduct.

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old accused of storming the White House Correspondents' Dinner, reportedly spent years quietly building a weapons collection before traveling across the US by train and staying in Washington ahead of the attack.

Tehran has shared a reported two-stage peace plan with Washington through Pakistani intermediaries, prioritising maritime access and delaying nuclear talks amid stalled negotiations.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit about 18 kilometres west of Sarabetsu, a small town on Hokkaido -- Japan's northernmost main island -- at a depth of 81 kilometres.

Perhaps North West Premier Bushy Maape is speaking his truth when he says there are no potholes in his province. But as Qaanitah Hunter points out, he probably doesn't feel a thing as he is chauffeured about in fancy German sedans, subsidised by the taxpayer.

Though turnout was low, voters said they were driven to the polls amid a near-total absence of public services.

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei said Pakistan is not a suitable intermediary in the ongoing talks. His remarks come as Abbas Araghchi steps up diplomacy from Oman to Islamabad to keep negotiations moving.

Quoting the rules of Islam, the lawmaker said the comment made her feel uncomfortable and singled out because of her religion and culture.