The attacks sparked huge fires at the abqaiq plant the Worlds Largest Oil Processing facility as well as an oil field about 100 kilometres away. There are concerns that Global Oil Supplies may be affected with reports saying as much as half of saudi arabias output could be disrupted. Jon donnison has the latest. These were audacious attacks at the heart of the saudi oil industry. The abqaiq processing plant, one of the Worlds Largest, engulfed in flames after apparent drone strikes. The kingdoms second Largest Oil Field at khurais was also hit. On a houthi owned tv channel, a military spokesperson for the group said it was behind the attacks. Translation this Mission Comes as part of our legitimate and natural right to react to the crimes, of the aggression and its continuous blockade on our country for the past five years. The war between a Saudi Led Coalition and iranian backed Houthi Rebels in yemen began in 2015. Saudi air strikes have left thousands dead and left millions on the b
African leaders pay their respects at the funeral of the former zimbabwean president , Robert Mugabe, who ruled over the country for four decades. A man has been arrested after a solid gold toilet worth millions of pounds is stolen from Blenheim Palace. And well be taking a look at the front pages of tomorrows papers. At the later time of 11 30pm only this evening. Former tory minister sam gyimah has become the latest mp to defect to the liberal democrats. The mp for east surrey was kicked out of the conservative party after voting against the government over no deal brexit. He had previously resigned as universities minister after opposing theresa mays withdrawal agreement. Liberal democrat leaderjo swinson announced the pa rtys newest mp at their annual conference this evening. Sam gyimah told our Political Correspondent Jonathan Blake why he decided to join the party. Very simple, that the values that attracted me to the conservative party of which i have been a member for over two
And behaving appallingly during the Eu Referendum campaign. In his first major interview since stepping down, the former Prime Minister admitted the brexit result left him feeling depressed. In another blow to the conservatives, a former minister defects to the liberal democrats. It comes as their leader, jo swinson, proposes cancelling brexit without another referendum. Also tonight. A giant tree of africa has fallen. Tributes are paid to the former president of zimbabwe, robert mugabe, despite a low turnout at his funeral. I want remember what its like to feel free. And by doing that. I wa nt to feel free. And by doing that. I want to empower so many other people who are in exactly the same position as me. Former wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas reveals he is hiv positive, saying he wants to break the stigma around the condition drone attacks in saudi arabia cause severe disruption to Oil Production at two major facilities. And why police are looking for this 18 carat solid gold toi
He called it an unprecedented attack on the Worlds Energy supply and says theres no evidence the attacks came from yemen, even though Yemens Houthi rebels claimed responsibility. The attacks caused huge fires, one at the Worlds Largest Oil Processing facility, and they may have an impact on the global oil market. Reports say as much as half of saudi arabias output could be disrupted. Our World Affairs correspondent paul adams, reports. Audacious attacks on the heart of saudi arabias economy. The abqaiq Oil Processing plant one of the Worlds Largest engulfed in flames, attacked by drones. The kingdoms second largest oilfield, khurais, also hit. The smoke visible from space, caught by a nasa satellite. Yemens Houthi Rebels are celebrating. Translation this Mission Comes as part of our legitimate and natural right to react to the crimes of the aggression and its continuous blockade on our country for the past five years. Aramco, owned by the saudi state, is one of the Worlds Biggest Oil c
President of zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, despite a low turnout at his funeral. Former wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas reveals he is hiv positive, saying he wants to break the stigma around the condition. I want to empower so many other people who are in exactly the same position as me. A man has been arrested after a solid gold toilet worth millions of pounds is stolen from blenheim palace. And well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, political commentator jo phillips and nigel nelson, Political Editor of the sunday mirror and sunday poeple. Stay with us for that. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. Former tory minister sam gyimah has become the latest mp to defect to the liberal democrats. The mp for east surrey was kicked out of the conservative party after voting against the government over no deal brexit. He had previously resigned as universities minister after opposing theresa mays withdrawal agreement. Liberal democrat leaderjo swinson announced the pa