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Houthis in Yemen say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike

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Aug 31, 2025
Jamie MacLean, one of three Scottish brothers who rowed unsupported across the Pacific Ocean, shares insights from their daring adventure. He discusses the emotional and physical challenges faced over 140 days at sea, highlighting the strong bond they formed amidst unpredictable weather. The conversation also touches on the geopolitical fallout from an Israeli airstrike in Yemen that killed Houthi officials, as well as recent developments in AI technology improving heart health diagnostics.
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INSIGHT

Targeted Strike Alters Regional Dynamics

  • Israel appears to have shifted to more targeted strikes, killing senior Houthi figures in Sanaa including the Houthi prime minister.
  • The Houthis say the attack will not stop their attacks on Israel and vow revenge.
INSIGHT

Houthis Remain Long-Range Threat

  • The Houthis have kept launching missiles 2,000km to Israel despite heavy bombardment and US strikes on Yemen.
  • Their sustained capability made them the last Iran-backed group actively striking Israel regionally.
ANECDOTE

Assassination In Lviv Sparks Massive Hunt

  • Andriy Parubiy was assassinated in Lviv by a gunman disguised as a courier on an electric bike.
  • Ukraine launched a massive manhunt and deployed all necessary resources to find the killer.
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