Houthis vow more attacks as US troops arrive in Middle East

The Houthis in Yemen have vowed to keep targeting Israel in the coming days, after launching their first attacks since the war in the Middle East began a month ago.

Also in today's programme: After a court ruled that Meta failed to take adequate action to stop child exploitation on its platform, we'll ask if it will reduce the sexual abuse of children online; and, we learn about 'olfactory heritage' the cultural movement dedicated to increasing our awareness of the smells of the past.

Presenter Paul Henley is joined by Isabel Hilton, journalist and founder of the London-based 'Dialogue Earth' and Annette Idler, director of the global security programme at Oxford University's Pembroke College.

Photo: Houthi supporters rally in solidarity with Iran amid regional tensions, Sanaa, Yemen. 27 Mar 2026. Credit: Yahya Arhab/EPA