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“And if anyone can be counted upon, I believe it’s her that will vigorously defend against the grave dangers and vicious attacks on freedom of expression that both museums and universities currently face.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The pontiff responded by saying he had a "moral duty to speak out" against war -- and then sparked more headlines with a speech in Cameroon lambasting "tyrants" ransacking the world.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The European Union’s foreign-policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said last month that “Iranian drones used against our Gulf partners likely incorporate Russian tech upgrades.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Is there an argument to say Carrick's status should be confirmed before the final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest on 17 May?

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Fat raindrops make divots in the lake’s surface, splash against the dock.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam