UK examines foreign states' role in sowing discord leading to riots:

"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.

"I reject any attempts to weaken Canada, to wear us down, to break us so that America can own us."— Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, told reporters in late March.

"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.

"Racism and hatred based on religion can have no place in France."— President Emmanuel Macron said this after the brutal stabbing of a Muslim in a mosque.

"The Russian people will never forget the heroism of the DPRK special forces. We will always honor the heroes who gave their lives for Russia, for our common freedom, fighting side by side with their Russian brothers in arms."— Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, speaks about North Korea's role in the Ukraine conflict.

"The judiciary acts as a check to unchecked executive power. And functioning democracies do not lock up judges."— Democratic Wisconsin state Rep. Ryan Clancy told the crowd before it marched around the area.

"A Welcome to Country connects all Australians to a heritage that stretches across countless generations."— Jessa Rogers, Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, emphasizes the unifying aspect of 'Welcome to Country'.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

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.

Peter Dutton seems to think that bluster and yelling and interrupting and being rude is strength, it's not.— Anthony Albanese commenting on Peter Dutton's leadership style during an interview.

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.

"We are in a foreign policy situation which means we have to move closer together."— Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland, at a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

"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.

"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.

"Humanity loses today a voice of respect and welcome for others."— Lula, the President of Brazil, stated following the death of Pope Francis.

"The question is preposterous."— Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, regarding the return of Kilmar Ábrego García to the US.

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.

"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.

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