As Ukraine Collects Medals in Paris, Its Sports Pipeline Is in Tatters:

"I say to the whole world: India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backer."— Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to capture the gunmen responsible for killing 26 civilians.

"It should be condemned and police come down heavily on them. It just has no place in our community and our society whatsoever."— Peter Dutton, during an appearance on Today shortly after attending a Dawn Service.

"We want to rebuild our relationship. We want to make them [understand] that this was wrong, hurtful, deceitful and tokenistic."— Aunty Joy Murphy, Wurundjeri elder, discussing the impact of the cancellation of the Welcome to Country ceremony.

Terrorism really doesn’t see religion, but in this case, the way they filtered or selected the people they killed was very candid and clear.— Robert Vadra discussing the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing the selective violence against specific religious communities.

We’re deeply grateful to the members of Congress and advocates for justice now on the ground in El Salvador, building on the leadership of Senator Van Hollen. We are particularly concerned about Kilmar's health and hope to receive news about that from the visit. Their presence sends a powerful message: the fight to bring Kilmar home isn’t over.— Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, in a statement.

"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.

What was shared over Signal — then and now, however you characterize it — was informal, unclassified coordinations for media coordination and other things.— Pete Hegseth, defending his actions regarding the sharing of sensitive information.

"No one is above the law."— This statement was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi in reference to the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan.

"Receiving the emissary of an insensitive & callous beast, a bloodthirsty tyrant, a feral psychopath & a delusional megalomaniac like Bibi Netanyahu & showering accolades on him is an insult to the martyred women & children of Gaza & a big slap on the face of those that are fighting Israeli occupation in Palestine."— Femi Fani-Kayode on the visit of the Israeli ambassador.

If India and the United States work together successfully, we're going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful.— Vice President JD Vance speaking to an audience in Jaipur, India.

The UN called Pakistan and India 'to exercise maximum restraint and to ensure that the situation and the developments we’ve seen do not deteriorate any further.'— The United Nations urged both countries to avoid further escalation of tensions.

California isn’t just keeping pace with the world — we’re setting the pace.— Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, discussing California's economic achievements.

It is tough not being accepted by my former country. Honestly, it was one of my main reasons why I had to make this step and change my nationality because if I wanted to live a free, open life as I wanted, unfortunately I couldn’t do it in Russia. I had to find another place. And I did.— Daria Kasatkina discusses her decision to change her nationality and live freely as a gay woman.

We’re supposed to have three equal branches of government, and to have the executive branch become so strong, I mean it’s just unbelievable.— Melinda Charles, expressing concern about executive overreach and its implications on government balance.

It’s horrifying and terrifying. I'm watching my country be destroyed really fast and I feel hopeless.— Teri Lenfest, a 79-year-old docent at California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo who showed up to the San Francisco protest.

"The Maldives reaffirms its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause."— This statement is from a release by President Mohamed Muizzu's office, emphasizing the government's stance on the issue.

"All over this country, people are struggling, every single day, just to survive. Brothers and sisters, in the richest country in the history of the world, we can do a hell of a lot better than that!"— Bernie Sanders addressing the crowd in Folsom, California.

"As beneficiaries of economic globalization, both China and Vietnam should strengthen strategic resolve, jointly oppose unilateral bullying acts, uphold the global free trade system, and keep global industrial and supply chains stable."— Xi Jinping, during a meeting with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam.

It’s an injustice.— Barry Knittle, 64, a manager at an engineering firm who lives in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., expressed his concerns regarding the political situation.

"He has united Canada like never before."— Jean Chrétien discussing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on Canada.

"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.

I will continue to request 'a democratic process' plays out in advance of a Presidential Election.— Conor McGregor speaks about his political ambitions and the need for a democratic process.

“Faced with the uncertainty, instability and unpredictability of the international situation, the two sides will firmly uphold multilateralism.”— A joint statement from Xi Jinping and Vietnam's Communist Party Secretary-General To Lam during Xi's visit to Vietnam.

"Donald Trump is a criminal."— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made this statement during a speech at the 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in Los Angeles, where she expressed the people's anger over the current political situation.

"Canada is facing threats to its very existence, incredibly from people we thought were our friends. They want our resources, they want our land, they want our fisheries, they want our water, they want our Arctic, maybe they want our souls. I know the U.S. president could use a soul."— Neil Young expressing his concerns about the threats Canada faces from the U.S.

I'm asking President Bukele under his authority as president of El Salvador to do the right thing and allow Mr. Abrego Garcia to walk out of a prison — a man who’s charged with no crime, convicted of no crime and who was illegally abducted from the United States.— Senator Chris Van Hollen during his trip to El Salvador to address the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.

The challenge that Trump has is that he’s trying to solve so many important issues all at once, and a lot of them are very difficult.— John McLaughlin, a Trump pollster, discussing the challenges of Trump's second term.

"We must be concerned at the sight of a number of our people who cross raging rivers in drums because there are no bridges or sick patients lying on the floors of hospitals, because there are no beds."— President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his frustrations about the poor state of affairs in the Eastern Cape during his opening remarks at the cabinet’s engagement with the province.