What really happened in Israel’s Gaza-hospital attack

And Ukraine interprets Russia's drone strategy

Get full access to Reuters.com for just $1/week. Subscribe now. Weekend Briefing Weekend Briefing From Reuters Daily Briefing   By Robert MacMillan, Reuters.com Weekend Editor Welcome to the Weekend Briefing. Our On Assignment podcast peers behind the scenes of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, from malfunctioning escalators to motorcade comedies. City Memo takes us to Atlanta. And may I suggest that you subscribe to Reuters.com. You'll get unlimited access to our stories and there won't be any surprise price increases. You can cancel any time you'd like, which is hopefully never. What really happened in Israel's Gaza-hospital attack   REUTERS/Hatem Khaled A story upended: The Israeli military said they targeted a Hamas camera in an August strike on the hospital. The strike killed five journalists, including a Reuters cameraman. Our investigation found that the camera belonged to Hussam al-Masri and that he positioned it in the same place at least 35 times since May. An Israeli military official now says troops fired without required approval. Words and resources: Benjamin Netanyahu denounced Western countries for embracing Palestinian statehood, accusing them of sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off." Delegates from multiple nations walked out of his speech during the General Assembly. Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign against his opponents Revenge, served cold: The U.S. criminal case against former FBI director James Comey shatters norms of independence in federal investigations and legal experts say it will face hurdles, but the verdict may matter less than Donald Trump's need to exact retribution against an official who investigated him. It also may serve as a warning to others he sees as enemies. Free speech and other matters: U.S. officials at the General Assembly spotlighted European "censorship" despite concerns about freedom of speech in the country whose constitution coined the term. The U.S. said it would revoke the visa of Colombia's president after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in New York and urged U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump. ICE violence is inflaming tensions in America's cities. In Des Moines, immigration officials arrested the public-schools superintendent over what they said was a prior deportation order to his home country Guyana. Ukraine interprets Russia's drone strategy Airspace: Russia deliberately flew its drones over NATO member Poland to test the alliance's response and stoke fatigue over the war, Ukraine's military spy agency said. Volodymyr Zelenskiy said reconnaissance drones over Ukraine could have come from Hungary, prompting Budapest's foreign minister to say that the Ukrainian president is losing his mind. Danes are suffering from drone anxiety. Could it be part of something bigger? Fuel crisis frustrates Russians: Shortages have surfaced for more than a month in 10 cities across Russia, Izvestia reported. 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New tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture

Trump cites national security concerns for his latest round of trade duties.

Get full access to Reuters.com for just $1/week. Subscribe now. Daily Briefing Daily Briefing By Linda Noakes Hello. Former FBI chief Comey has been charged as Trump ramps up his campaign against his critics. We're also covering the latest salvo in the trade war and a mystery meeting of US military chiefs. Plus, how the Kremlin is waging a shadow war to influence a pivotal election in Moldova - a country uniquely caught between Russia and the West. Today's Top News   President Donald Trump signs executive orders at the White House. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque United States President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100% duties on branded drugs and 25% levies on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into force next week. The Justice Department filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, in a dramatic escalation of Trump's retribution campaign against his political enemies. An unexpected invitation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sending military leaders scrambling to make last-minute travel plans. Pentagon reporter Idrees Ali has more on the Reuters World News podcast. World news An international aid flotilla is set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza, defying warnings from Israel that it would use any means to block the boats' access to the war-torn enclave. Authorities in Madagascar imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, after protests over frequent power outages and water shortages turned violent. At least three people were killed in the Philippines after a tropical storm, which intensified into a typhoon before hitting land, swept across central islands and southern Luzon, days after a super typhoon struck the north. At least 33 of the demonstrators killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal this month were struck by "live bullets" fired from "high-velocity firearms," the medical institute that conducted the postmortem examinations told Reuters. Britain said it would introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for British citizens and residents starting a new job as a measure to deter illegal immigration. Business & Markets   The US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter amid strong consumer spending and business investment, though momentum appears to be slowing as the effects of tariffs and policy uncertainty start to filter through. Trump signed an executive order declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok's US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law. Amazon.com will pay $2.5 billion in fines and reimbursements to Prime subscribers to settle the Federal Trade Commission's allegations that it deceived its customers to generate subscriptions, the FTC said. Starbucks said it would close underperforming stores in North America, including its iconic Seattle roastery, as CEO Brian Niccol presses ahead with his restructuring effort, which is expected to cost $1 billion in a bid to revive the company's flagging sales. Accenture beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates and unveiled a six‑month, $865 million restructuring to realign its workforce and operations for rising demand in digital and AI services. The Week Ahead As markets gear up for the home stretch of an eventful year, key data in the US and in Japan is due, while the week is set to be dominated by Washington's trade measures as policymakers from India to Africa grapple with the fallout. Here's all you need to know about the week ahead in global markets. The risk of a partial US government shutdown beginning next week is rising as congressional Democrats and Republicans hit an impasse over how to continue to fund the federal government. French unions will hold another day of strike and protests on Thursday to put pressure on new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu over their demands to scrap his predecessor's austerity fiscal program. How Russia recruited Orthodox priests to sway Moldova's voters   Worshippers pray during Mass in Chisinau, Moldova. REUTERS/Marton Monus Russia paid for Moldovan Orthodox priests to make Moscow pilgrimages and gave them debit cards loaded with hundreds of dollars on their return home. In exchange, priests created Telegram channels to influence Moldova's elections, warning against integration with the European Union and promoting traditional values over 'gay Europe.' Read our special report Photos of the Week Police officers detain a protester in Manila, Philippines. 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