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News Wrap: Britain sending air support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

PBS NewsHour20 October 2026, 22:45 UTCSaudi Arabia

In our news wrap Tuesday, British authorities say they're sending air support to Saudi Arabia to protect against missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Vice President Vance says he's not endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections and voters in Alberta overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have put the province on a path toward independence.

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