10PM ET 07/26/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 07/26/2026 Newscast
Episode Summary & Key Highlights

Episode Overview

This late-evening Fox News hourly update, anchored by Roger Stern, delivers concise, rapid-fire coverage of the day’s most pressing news stories spanning geopolitics, domestic threats, severe weather events, and urgent searches. The episode features on-the-ground reports from correspondents in Tel Aviv, Berlin, the Caribbean, and Europe, capturing the immediacy of unfolding events affecting the US and global audiences.

Major News Segments & Insights

1. Middle East Tensions: US-Iran, Houthis & Red Sea Conflict

(00:03–00:51)

Reporter: Roger Stern, with Trey Yingst (Tel Aviv)
Key Developments:
- The US has paused airstrikes against Iran for the second day despite increasing regional threats.
- Yemeni Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have escalated conflict by attacking two Saudi oil tankers, drawing Saudi retaliatory airstrikes.
- The Houthis responded with further attacks on Saudi oil refineries, launching new missiles.
- President Trump warned the Houthis and Iran of military consequences should Red Sea vessel attacks continue.
- Diplomacy is underway but the situation remains volatile.
Notable Quote:

“The Iran backed Houthis in Yemen are once again in direct conflict with Saudi Arabia after attacking two Saudi owned oil tankers last week.”
— Trey Yingst (00:21)
Memorable Context:
Emphasized escalation and layered proxy dynamics involving the US, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Houthis.

2. Berlin Pride Attack: Suspected Islamist Terrorism

(00:51–01:35)

Reporters: Roger Stern with Rebecca Castor (Berlin)
Key Details:
- Berlin police shot and killed Abdul B., a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots, after he drove a van into a crowd at a Pride festival, killing one and injuring dozens.
- Abdul B. was known to police for prior criminal activities and had links to extremist Islamic circles.
- Authorities are treating the event as an Islamist terrorist attack and have raised Germany's security level, suspecting the involvement of others.
Notable Quote:

“German officials say all the evidence points to this being an Islamist terrorist attack because the suspect is a known radicalized member in Islamic circles.”
— Rebecca Castor (01:21)

3. Extreme Heatwave Across the US

(01:35–02:00)

Reporter: Roger Stern
Key Details:
- A severe heat dome continues to impact much of the US, with at least 40 million Americans under extreme heat warnings.
- The heat alert zone stretches from Minnesota to Mississippi, extending westward into Southern California and Nevada.

4. Missing North Carolina Woman in Grenada

(02:34–03:24)

Reporters: Roger Stern, Madison Scarpino (field), with account from Amanda Romano Harmon (family friend)
Key Details:
- Elizabeth “Liz” Waddle disappeared while on vacation in Grenada. Last seen on Wednesday, she was reportedly swimming.
- Family, including her twin sister and husband, have traveled to Grenada to assist in the search.
- Account from Amanda Romano Harmon describes the moment of disappearance:
  
  “When her friend finished up, she looked up and she didn’t see Liz out there. So she went out there to walk around and see if she could find her and she found her towel on the pier.”
  — Amanda Romano Harmon (03:08)
- Local police and fishermen are being asked to join search efforts.

5. European Wildfires & Record Temperatures

(03:24–04:14)

Reporter: Stephanie Bennett (Europe)
Key Details:
- Wildfires in Spain and France, fueled by shifting winds and drought, are devastating towns and threatening Bordeaux’s outskirts.
- France: Over 100 homes destroyed near Bordeaux; nearly 250,000 people evacuated; wildfires generating their own unstable winds.
- Spain: Over 250,000 evacuated, one fatality reported.
Notable Quote:

“The wildfire is generating its own winds, in fact, and moving erratically, inching closer towards the Bordeaux metropolitan area.”
— Stephanie Bennett (03:57)

6. Tropical Storm Genevieve Strengthens in Pacific

(04:14–04:31)

Reporter: Roger Stern
Key Details:
- Tropical Storm Genevieve has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane but remains at sea.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

“Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to reach a deal that could end the current escalation.” — Trey Yingst (00:18)
“Officials say others may be involved and that the country’s security threat level will be raised.” — Roger Stern (01:35)
“So now some of her family, including her husband and twin sister… are on the Caribbean island joining locals in searching for Liz.” — Madison Scarpino (02:54)
“At last check, it’s just a few miles out. 162 square miles had been burned and more fires are burning further south.” — Stephanie Bennett (04:05)

Recap & Tone

Language & Style: The episode maintains a brisk, serious, and factual tone, suited for an audience interested in urgent news updates.
Highlights: Real-time international and US headlines, direct correspondent reports, eyewitness and family accounts, focus on both the impact and human angle.
Utility: The episode is a must-listen for concise briefings on major security, weather, and human interest developments overnight.

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New developments in the Middle East. I'm Roger Stern, Fox News. For the second straight day, US has paused airstrikes against Iran. But now the Houthis are threatening Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea. Fox's Trey Yingst in Tel Aviv reporting
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as US And Iranian officials say diplomatic efforts are ongoing to reach a deal that could end the current escalation. The Iran backed Houthis in Yemen are once again in direct conflict with Saudi Arabia after attacking two Saudi owned oil tankers last week. The Saudis responded with heavy airstrikes against the Yemen based proxy group. Now the Houthis then ramped up their attacks on Saudi oil refineries, launching new missiles over the weekend. Days ago, President Trump issued a warning to the Houthis saying that if attacks on vessels in the Red Sea continue that both the Houthis and Iran would pay a military price.
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And as we continue, we can tell you that tensions have been escalating there. Police in Berlin shot and killed a man they say drove a van into a Pride festival yesterday, killing one person, injuring dozens of others. Fox's Rebecca Castor reporting.
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He's been identified by police as 21 year old Abdul B. A German citizen born in the country but has family ties to Lebanon. He's known by police after committing other crimes in the past. Authorities didn't share what those were. Police believe Abdul was driving a white van that drove into a crowd near Berlin's massive Pride Festival Saturday night. German officials say all the evidence points to this being an Islamist terrorist attack because because the suspect is a known radicalized member in Islamic circles.
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Officials say others may be involved and that the country's security threat level will be raised. Many Americans dealing with the effects of a heat dome. For the second straight day, at least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings from Minnesota down to Mississippi and westward into Southern California and Nevada. America is listening to FOX News.
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The search is on for missing North Carolina woman named Elizabeth Waddle. She disappeared in Grenada, reportedly while going for a swim. Here's fox's Madison Scarpino.
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A close family friend tells us that Liz was vacationing for more than a week with a friend in Grenada. It was set to be a three week trip, but ever since Wednesday, she has been nowhere to be found. So now some of her family, including her husband and her twin sister was are on the Caribbean island joining locals in searching for Liz and the friend we've been talking to, Amanda Romano Harmon is giving us more details into what happened.
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When her friend finished up, she looked up and she didn't see Liz out there. So she went out there to walk around and see if she could find her and she found her towel on the pier.
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Romano Harmon says they don't know much else other than that right now. And she says it's been a daily struggle for Liz's family.
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Police are asking people on the coast, including fishermen, for help. Crews continue battling wildfires in Spain and France as Europe grapples with record breaking temperatures. Fox's Stephanie Bennett in Europe with more
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shifting winds and dry conditions are really fueling these wildfires across France and Spain as crews say they're struggling to get the upper hand. Around 100 homes were destroyed in just one town alone west of the Wine region of Bordeaux. Almost a quarter of a million people have been evacuated so far in France. The country's interior minister says the situation remains very unfavorable. The wildfire is genuine, generating its own winds, in fact, and moving erratically inching closer towards the Bordeaux metropolitan area. At last check, it's just a few miles out. 162 square miles had been burned and more fires are burning further south.
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More than 250,000 people were evacuated in Spain. One person was killed. Tropical Storm Genevieve is strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. It is at sea. I'm Roger Stern and this is FOX News.
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