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Riyadh explosions, PSG routs City, Lamar Jackson sidelined
The Iran-backed group has vowed to keep targeting the kingdom's airports and oil infrastructure, raising the risk of a wider Middle East conflict involving the United States.
On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock on The Five O'ClockPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Newsmax: “Explosions Rock Riyadh as Houthis Defy Trump, Vow More Attacks”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4:01 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNew explosions were heard over Riyadh today as Houthi rebels vowed to keep attacking Saudi airports and oil sites, defying President Trump's warnings this week.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe risk of a wider Middle East conflict is rising, and that is a story worth watching closely.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn other news, Paris Saint-Germain were three-nil up on Manchester City in the first half of the Champions League, and City looked sorry about it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThree-nil by halftime? I'd call that a growth opportunity for City's second half.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorKylian Mbappe also passed Raul for fifth on the all-time Champions League scoring list. Raul is surely thrilled.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRavens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday and is day-to-day with an ankle sprain from Week 4.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe missed last week's win over the Falcons.
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