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Rubio took the symbolic step of meeting Quad foreign ministers in Washington within hours of being sworn in last year, and the four gathered again in Washington in July 2025.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He was released after being arraigned on the unlawful entry charge, but in August of 2025, he failed to appear for a status hearing, the documents show.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I think the enjoyment for me is in being understood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Jones' performance wrote another chapter in his Wembley story, which started when he helped Coventry win the EFL Trophy in 2017 and being on their books when they won the League Two play-offs in 2018.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He had no memories other than being abandoned and alone on the human road.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman