First Things First

Naledi Pillay, chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry and newly announced Nobel Peace Prize winner, gave her first remarks after the award, saying that in Gaza 'we called things by their name'. Italian media, including la Repubblica, are covering the statement as the prize draws attention to her panel's findings on atrocities in Gaza and debate over the committee's choice.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said any military operation would be streamed live, while Donald Trump signalled he was holding off on strikes against Iran. The remarks came amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear programme, with the US president appearing to step back from imminent military action. Commentators are weighing what the apparent pause means for the region.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said an execution will be live streamed, while President Donald Trump appears to have paused plans for a war with Iran, according to the Guardian's First Thing briefing. The pairing of the two statements has drawn attention, with commentators weighing the severity of promising a broadcast execution against relief over easing tensions with Iran.

First Things First, a Chattanooga-based family organisation, is drawing attention with commentary on raising children who would never engage in harmful or disrespectful behavior. The piece frames parenting as the frontline for shaping character, emphasizing consistent values at home. It is being read as part of an ongoing public conversation about discipline, screen time, and moral development in modern American family life.

A first-person account describes how a writer's aging parents prepared well for later life by being open and upfront with their family about plans, finances and wishes. The piece argues that honest communication between older parents and their adult children is the most helpful thing families can do, and it is resonating with readers navigating the same stage of life.