Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 10/26/2025 Newscast

Host: Kathleen Maloney
Date: October 26, 2025
Length: ~4.5 minutes

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers major headlines from around the world, focusing on the aftermath of a high-profile Louvre heist, President Trump’s diplomatic and economic trip to Asia, developments in U.S.-China trade relations, ongoing U.S. labor strikes, shifting gasoline prices, and an urgent hurricane warning for the Caribbean.

Key News Highlights & Discussion Points

1. Paris Louvre Heist — Suspects in Custody

[00:02–00:50]

• French authorities have apprehended two suspects in the theft of the French crown jewels from the Louvre, which occurred the previous weekend.
• Details:
  • Two out of potentially four suspects are under arrest.
  • Race continues to recover the jewels and prevent their destruction.
  • “One of the men taken into custody was prepared to leave the country” via Charles de Gaulle airport.
    — Unidentified Fox News Reporter [00:26]
  • Suspects are in their 30s, from northern Paris suburbs.
  • The heist involved a basket lift and power tools to enter the Apollo Gallery.

“The race is still on to find these stolen French crown jewels before it’s too late, before they’re destroyed and melted down.”
— Unidentified Fox News Reporter [00:13]

2. President Trump’s Trip to Asia & U.S.-China Relations

[00:50–01:39, 02:31–03:06]

• President Trump is on a three-nation Far East tour, set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Trade is the central theme:
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen and chief trade representative Jameson Greer have brokered a new rare earth minerals framework with China.
  • New agreement would avert Trump’s threatened 100% tariffs.

“I think we’re going to have a good deal with China and they want to make a deal and we want to make a deal.”
— President Donald Trump [01:30]

• Ongoing diplomatic discussions in Malaysia, with Bessen emphasizing optimism:

“I believe that we have the framework for the two leaders to have a very productive meeting for both sides, and I think it will be fantastic for US Citizens, for US Farmers and for our country in general.”
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen [02:52]

• Trigger for negotiations: Beijing’s increased restrictions on rare earth exports.

3. Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

[01:39]

• President Trump facilitated a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand amid regional tensions.

4. Noteworthy Obituary: Nick Mangold

[01:44]

• Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold passed away at 41, shortly after a public kidney transplant plea.

5. U.S. Labor: Boeing Strike Continues

[03:06–03:21]

• The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rejected Boeing’s latest contract proposal.
• Strike now ongoing for nearly three months.

6. Gas Prices Drop Significantly

[03:21–03:51]

• Gasoline prices have dropped sharply, according to analyst Toby Lundberg:
  • 11-cent drop in the past two weeks.
  • National average now just under $3.12 per gallon, 8 cents lower than last year.
  • Price drop coincides with Israel-Hamas peace announcement.

“The new price is just under $3.12.”
— Toby Lundberg [03:45]

• Lundberg expects future declines to be much smaller.

7. Hurricane Melissa – Major Threat to the Caribbean

[03:51–04:27]

• Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to Category 4, with potential to reach Category 5.
• Catastrophic flooding expected in the northern Caribbean; Jamaica's southern coast in particular danger.
• Urgent warnings for residents to seek shelter; fatalities already reported in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Two of the potentially four suspects are in custody. And the race is still on to find these stolen French crown jewels before it’s too late, before they’re destroyed and melted down.”
  — Unidentified Fox News Reporter [00:11]

• “I think we’re going to have a good deal with China and they want to make a deal and we want to make a deal.”
  — President Donald Trump [01:30]

• “This price is 8 cents lower than it was one year ago. The new price is just under $3.12.”
  — Toby Lundberg [03:38]

Key Timestamps

• [00:02] — Paris Louvre Heist update
• [01:02] — President Trump’s trip, US-China trade framework
• [01:30] — Trump’s direct quote on China deal
• [02:52] — Treasury Secretary Bessen on trade deal optimism
• [03:38] — Gas prices drop discussed by Toby Lundberg
• [03:51] — Hurricane Melissa update

This edition provides a rapid update on international crime, high-stakes diplomacy, economic relief for consumers, and a looming natural disaster, blending on-the-ground updates with direct statements from key political and industry figures.