Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-britain-sending-air-support-to-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio 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. Listen to this Segment
News Wrap: Britain sending air support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
In short
Britain sends air support to Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, while Alberta's public opinion undergoes a significant change, with a majority rejecting a referendum on enhanced provincial autonomy.
Key points
- Britain dispatches air support to counter Iranian-backed Houthi attacks.: Britain dispatches air support to counter Iranian-backed Houthi attacks.
- Alberta's public opinion shifts, with a majority rejecting a referendum on increased prov…: Alberta's public opinion shifts, with a majority rejecting a referendum on increased provincial autonomy.
- No endorsement of Israel's candidacy for the Israeli presidency by Britain.: No endorsement of Israel's candidacy for the Israeli presidency by Britain.