US fears rapid escalation as Houthis attack Riyadh | Ed Sheeran returns to the stage solo

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Yemen's Houthis say they launched a wave of ballistic missiles and drones at what they called "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabia's capital. Fires and large plumes of thick, black smoke have been seen in Riyadh near its international airport. The US State Department has also warned its citizens in the Middle East to be on alert, saying the conflict has the potential to 'escalate rapidly'. 00:00 Houthis claim attack on Riyadh 03:18 NATO welcomes Trump’s Greenland security deal 06:25 CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters denied access to White House 09:05 Millions of Germans vote in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 09:40 Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow 10:07 North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea 10:33 'March of Anger' rally in Buenos Aires to protest Milei's austerity measures 10:55 Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza war after Macklemore controversy SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS N

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