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Second Houthi attack on Saudi Airport

BBC World Service· Oct 11, 2026· 46m 41s

Another Houthi strike has hit King Khalid International airport in Saudi Arabia raising questions about the kingdom's ability to defend its key military and civilian sites. We hear from a journalist in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Also on the programme: India's prime minister comes under criticism after brutal police force is used against protesters; and how did a valuable Chinese artifact smash itself at the British Museum? Photo: Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran

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Second Houthi attack on Saudi Airport

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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