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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.
- 2Investors Weigh What to Watch Before Buying SpaceX Stock▼Here's the 1 Thing I'd Wait to See Before Buying SpaceX Stock.
Commentary is circulating on what prospective investors should watch before buying SpaceX stock, with analysts singling out one key factor they would want to see first. The discussion comes amid continued attention on Elon Musk's space company and speculation about its valuation and potential public listing. No specific milestone has been confirmed; the piece reflects investor caution rather than news of a transaction.
- 3Quick Morning Shoulder Warm-Up Routine Gains Attention●Quick Thursday Morning Workout: Deep Shoulder Warm-Up For Stiff Joints
A short guided workout focused on a deep shoulder warm-up for stiff joints is drawing a large audience as a quick Thursday morning routine. The routine is aimed at loosening tight shoulders and improving mobility first thing in the day, and fitness audiences are engaging heavily with it, reflecting steady interest in short, accessible morning exercise sessions.
- 4Stranger Things Star Brings Music Project to San Francisco▼‘Stranger Things’ star is all grown up, bringing music project to S.F.
A star of the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', now older than the child actor audiences first met, is touring with a music project and has a stop planned in San Francisco. Coverage focuses on the actor's transition from screen fame to a music career. Details on the venue and dates have not been widely reported yet.
- 5Nine essentials every expecting couple should know, pregnancy to parenthood▼Pregnancy to parenthood: 9 essential things every expecting couple should know, from antenatal care to po
A guide for expecting couples outlines nine key things to know on the path from pregnancy to parenthood, covering antenatal care and practical preparation for a newborn. It walks readers through medical checkups, planning and the adjustments that come with a first baby, aimed at couples navigating pregnancy for the first time.
- 6Wayne Hussey recalls The Mission's debut album and famous fans▼"We were invited round to Iggy Pop's for tea. We were the first thing John Paul Jones did after Led Zeppelin." Wayne Hussey looks back on The Mission's debut album, God's Own Medicine
The Mission frontman Wayne Hussey has looked back on the making of the band's 1986 debut album, God's Own Medicine, in a new interview. He recalls being invited to Iggy Pop's home for tea and says the band was the first project Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones took on after Led Zeppelin ended.
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Real Madrid go into their European tie against Partizan under pressure, with Spanish sports daily Marca describing the club as obliged to dispel its first European crisis of the season. Coverage in Spain frames the match as a key test after a difficult run in continental competition, with fans debating whether the side can turn things around.
- 8What AI Agents Must Prove Before Running Live Operations●Building Ada: Three Things Any AI Agent Must Earn Before It Touches Live Operations
Cybersecurity Insiders has published a piece outlining three things any AI agent must earn before being allowed to operate in live, production environments. The article argues that autonomous agents should not be granted access to real operations without demonstrating trustworthiness, reliability and proper safeguards first. It adds to a growing debate over how much autonomy to give AI systems in critical business and security workflows.
- 9Chelsea 2-0 up in three minutes before Jackson equalises for Aston Villa●Premier League: Chelsea 2-0 up inside three minutes, Jackson equalises for Aston Villa
Chelsea raced into a 2-0 lead inside the opening three minutes of their Premier League match against Aston Villa, only for Nicolas Jackson to pull things level for Villa. The dramatic swing inside the first few minutes has become the main talking point from the fixture, with fans reacting to the extraordinary start and the quick turnaround in the game.
- 10Film students get hands-on with sound recording▼Our students had their first practical sound recording session, where they got to try out the Tascam recorder and learn
A film education collective reports that its students completed their first practical sound recording session, trying out a Tascam recorder to learn how to capture sound on set. The organisers note that hands-on equipment practice teaches things theory alone cannot, marking an early milestone in the students' production training.
- 11Seiya Suzuki looks back on five years with the Cubs●Suzuki reflects on the good times -- and a few 'what ifs' -- from 5 years with Cubs https://www. mlb.com/news/seiya-suzu
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has opened up about his first five seasons in Chicago, recalling highlights from his arrival in Major League Baseball and admitting to a few 'what ifs' about how things might have gone differently. Speaking in an interview, the Japanese star reflected on his transition from Nippon Professional Baseball, memorable moments at Wrigley Field and Sloan Park, and the start of his MLB career. Fans are weighing his tenure as questions swirl about his future with the club.
- 12Hegseth promises execution live stream as Trump 'pauses' on Iran●Hegseth promises execution live stream as Trump appears to 'pause' war on Iran | First Thing https://www.theguardian.com
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.
- 13Hegseth pledges live broadcast as Trump appears to pause Iran strike▼First Thing: Hegseth promises execution live stream as Trump appears to ‘pause’ war on Iran
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.
- 14Chattanooga Column Urges Parents to Raise Kinder Kids▼First Things First: Raising kids who would never…
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.
- 15Honest conversations help adult children as parents age▼My parents are getting older, but they've done a lot to prepare. Being honest and upfront has been the most helpful.
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.
- 16Vechta, last in the Bundesliga, chases first win against Ulm●Beim Besuch des früheren Erfolgstrainers: Der Tabellenletzte Vechta braucht gegen Ulm den ersten Sieg So hat sich RASTA
Rasta Vechta have lost all four of their opening Bundesliga basketball games and sit bottom of the table. They now face ratiopharm Ulm, where former successful coach is part of the backdrop, and urgently need a first victory of the season to turn things around.