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Reuters obituary for cameraman killed in Gaza

Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire on Monday while operating a live video feed at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, reported on the war's civilian suffering while living in a tent and struggling to find food for his family.

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Reuters founder becomes Baron de Reuter

Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha conferred a German barony on Paul Julius Reuter on 7 September 1871. Henceforth he was known as Baron de Reuter. His coat of arms featured the globe on a blue shield broken by rays of lightning from its four corners. The motto was per mare per terras (by land and sea). Queen Victoria recognised the title 20 years later in 1891.

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Next Baron's Briefing-Michela Wrong

Monday 29 September 2025 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The next Baron's Briefing will be on Monday September 29th from 5pm BST. Former Reuters correspondent and acclaimed author Michela Wrong will give an online talk entitled "The Leopard is gone, but his legacy lives on.The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of a new war, and has yet to shake off the mantle of late dictator Mobutu Sese Seko." If you would like to join the Briefing, please email baronsbriefing@gmail.com, stating your connection with Reuters.

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