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"Australia spoke very clearly and we acted."— Linda Reynolds, the outgoing WA senator, after Sussan Ley was elected leader of the party.

"Australia spoke very clearly, and we acted."— This statement is from outgoing WA senator Linda Reynolds, acknowledging the clear message from voters.

"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, responding to Putin's proposal for direct talks.

"Young people are suffering and all the benefit is being concentrated towards those with capital."— Elijah Fokkens, a first-time voter expressing concerns about housing inequality.

"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.

"Evil cannot be appeased. It must be fought."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calling on allies to help resist Russia.

"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

"I will sing a new song to the world because he has done marvels."— Pope Leo XIV in his first Mass as pontiff, in the Sistine Chapel.

I have never read a book on leadership, but I’m fine operating in chaos and a very ambiguous environment.— David Richardson, the acting FEMA Administrator, during his first address to FEMA employees.

The consequence of Dutton’s refusal to listen to what voters had told his party in 2022 and then act on it in a methodical way is a living nightmare for the Liberals.— Shaun Carney describes the impact of Peter Dutton's leadership style on the Liberals.