Flotilla, shutdown stalemate, Pentagon and Jane Goodall

Israel has intercepted a flotilla of boats carrying aid and activists to Gaza, prompting global protests. The U.S. government shutdown enters its second day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overhauling the Pentagon’s watchdog system, raising concerns about whistleblower protections. And primatologist Jane Goodall, who revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees, has died age 91. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices