Pilot killed in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows 'firm' response

What the coverage shows

All four outlets frame the story as a contested military push, with Saudi-led or government forces claiming gains against the Houthis and the Houthis remaining the main counterparty. CNN is alone in foregrounding the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and global trade, while the Los Angeles Times emphasizes a Saudi-led coalition statement about reclaimed territory. Al Jazeera’s later item is the only one to mention reported attacks on Saudi airports, and BBC’s podcast extract stands apart by focusing on civilian life on the front lines.

Written by Crossfiled from the 7 headlines and extracts below, not from the articles themselves. It describes how the outlets framed this, not what happened. Open any headline for a summary of that article.