'Extra lawyers working around clock' amid emergency riot measures:

The NSG teams did not find any trace of explosives or IEDs across any debris of the Air India plane.

— A police officer who requested anonymity commented on the findings of the security sweep.

There has never been a more urgent time for the ABA to defend its members, our profession and the rule of law itself.

— William Bay, President of the American Bar Association, in a statement regarding the legal action against the Trump administration.

I am proud and honoured to be asked to lead my service.

— Blaise Metreweli, in a statement regarding her appointment as head of MI6.

I am frustrated with politics when people shout and scream a lot and do nothing when they've got the opportunity to do it.— Sir Keir Starmer expressed his frustration with certain politicians in an interview with Sky News.

A full statutory enquiry, done correctly, will expose the multiple failings of the British establishment. I repeat the words 'done correctly' - this cannot be a whitewash.— Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, reacting to the announcement of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.

The message is: de-escalate.

— Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, emphasizing the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East conflict.

We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us.

— Beau Brindley, R Kelly's lawyer, regarding discussions about a pardon from President Trump.

the need for de-escalation and diplomacy

— Both Starmer and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani emphasised 'the need for de-escalation and diplomacy', Downing Street said.

Although I did not prevail, I stand with a heart full of gratitude and a mind heavy with concern for the future of the D.C. Bar.

— Brad Bondi, after losing his bid to lead the Washington D.C. Bar Association.

The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran is putting health facilities and access to health care at risk. The reports on the attacks on health so far are appalling.

— World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attacks on health facilities in the conflict between Iran and Israel.

The UK is very well protected. You know why? Because I like them. That's their ultimate protection.— Donald Trump, when asked if the deal protects the United Kingdom from future tariff threats.

It really is a pivotal time for her.

— A well-connected former Whitehall mandarin said this in the context of Rachel Reeves' challenging first year as Chancellor.

We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa.

— Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, spoke in March about deporting students with pro-Palestinian connections.

It is simply absurd.

— A 25-year-old jurist currently completing her legal traineeship in Bavaria comments on the difficulties of using laptops during practice exams.

I will regret it for the rest of my life if I don't stand by my people today.— Nezza speaks about her decision to sing the national anthem in Spanish to represent her community.