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"He was our beloved Papa Francis, he represented hope for all people."— Emily Ramos, a finance professional, expressed her feelings about the Pope's impact.

I very much appreciate [Trump] and his team working diligently to end the war in Ukraine — that was created by [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s barbaric invasion — in an honorable and just way.— Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lauded the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

"Her courage pushed me to fight harder, and her strength was awe-inspiring. The world has lost an amazing human being today. Rest in peace, my sweet angel."— Sigrid McCawley, attorney for Virginia Giuffre, in a statement following her death.

Kyiv "continues its involvement in terrorist activities inside our country".— Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, blaming Ukraine for the attack.

"We believe this is going to be an important move for Apple to be able to maintain its growth and momentum."— Daniel Newman, chief executive at the Futurum Group, discussing Apple's shift in production strategy.

"The blast came from containers at Shahid Rajaei port in the city."— Mehrdad Hasanzadeh, a provincial disaster management official speaking on Iranian state TV.

I understand why there’s so much focus on our trading relationship with the US but actually, our trading relationship with Europe is arguably even more important, because they’re our nearest neighbours and trading partners.— Rachel Reeves made this statement during an interview with the BBC regarding the UK's trade priorities.

Rupert Murdoch has told me for years that he is going to get rid of his FoxNews, Trump Hating, Fake Pollster, but he has never done so. This ‘pollster’ has gotten me, and MAGA, wrong for years.— Donald Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Social regarding Rupert Murdoch and the negative coverage from Fox News.

One of the scenarios is ... to give up territory. It's not fair. But for the peace, temporary peace, maybe it can be a solution, temporary.— Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, said in an interview with the BBC.

"I have betrayed the trust placed in me."— George Santos apologized in court while crying.

The selection of Kehlani as this year’s headliner has injected division and discord into Slope Day.— Michael I. Kotlikoff, President of Cornell University, in an open letter regarding the cancellation of the concert.

"Any attempt to stop or divert the flow of water belonging to Pakistan as per the Indus Waters Treaty, and the usurpation of the rights of lower riparian will be considered as an Act of War and responded with full force."— A statement from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office.

In many ways, it’s symbolic that he is leaving behind the heads of state, royalty, world leaders, and he’s coming here to a common neighbourhood in the heart of Rome – this is where he wants to be, close to the people, among the people.— Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler, reporting live from the Vatican.

She came up, would sniff us and we’d just go by her cues, until she was completely calm and snuggled up in our laps. It was amazing.— Lisa Karran, describing the moment they finally connected with Valerie.

"Suzanne Collins is a master storyteller and our creative north star."— Adam Fogelson, the chair of Sunrise On The Reaping‘s production company, Lionsgate, discusses the collaboration with author Suzanne Collins.