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Radio 4,17 Oct 2026,29 mins

Saudi Arabia hit by the Houthis

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Saudi Arabia, India, Lithuania, the Faroe Islands and Australia. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond to recent attacks on the kingdom's airports and oil facilities by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. The Houthis said they launched the attacks in retaliation for 'brutal Saudi aggression' against areas they control in Yemen. Frank Gardner reflects on the growing challenge facing the Saudi military. India witnessed another wave of demonstrations this week, led by the Cockroach Janata Party - a Gen-Z led protest movement. Previous protests led to the resignation of India鈥檚 education minister, and now the movement is calling on the country鈥檚 electoral commission chief do the same. Azadeh Moshiri has been in Delhi. Germany is permanently stationing an armoured tank brigade in Lithuania, creating a combat-ready deterrent on NATO鈥檚 northeastern flank. It鈥檚 the Bundeswehr鈥檚 first permanent military deployment outside Germany since the Second World War. Lucy Ash reports from Vilnius. The seas surrounding the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic are tough to navigate at the best of times 鈥� which is why the local government is pledging to build under it, with plans for one of the world鈥檚 longest road tunnels. Tim Ecott reports on hopes it could revive the fortunes of more remote communities. And fairy penguins, distinguished by both their diminutive height and their blue and white feathers, can be found along the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand. But Phillip Island, in the Australian state of Victoria is home to the largest colony 鈥� some 20,000 breeding pairs. Stephen Moss went to take a look. Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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