8PM ET 06/27/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 06/27/2026 Newscast

Host: Angelo Bavaro (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 28, 2026

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Episode Overview

This tightly packed newscast brings listeners up to speed on major breaking stories across national security, the Middle East, natural disasters, and global sports. The topics include unfolding U.S.–Iran tensions, new moves in the Israel–Lebanon conflict, earthquake disasters in Venezuela and elsewhere, and the latest updates on the World Cup and a high-profile kidnapping case.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Iran

[00:03–00:56]

• New U.S. Military Action: The U.S. launched fresh airstrikes targeting Iran after Iranian drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Jennifer Griffin: “They attacked another ship in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, the Mt Kiku, that's the name of the ship. … These are attack drones, one way attack drones that Iran and the IRGC have been descending towards these ships.” (00:12)
• Escalation and Response: Iran retaliated with attacks on a U.S. base in Bahrain; U.S. and Bahraini forces jointly intercepted nine Iranian drones.
  • Jennifer Griffin: “The U.S. and Bahraini forces combined to shoot down nine Iranian one way attack drones. I'm told no damage to or personnel injuries…” (00:37)

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2. Israel–Lebanon Framework Agreement & Hezbollah Response

[00:56–01:51]

• New Framework Agreement: Israel and Lebanon signed a new framework, with plans for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to gradually withdraw from contested southern Lebanese territories. Lebanese soldiers would assume control.
  • Danny Danon: “Israel and Lebanon just signed a deal that would see the IDF pull their troops out of two areas in southern Lebanon. The idea is for Lebanese soldiers to take control…” (01:11)
• Hezbollah's Rejection: Hezbollah denounced the agreement, saying it represents “surrender to Israel” and underscores sovereignty debates in Lebanon.
  • Hezbollah Leader: “They believe that they actually own Lebanon. But Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to the Iranian people. So it is about time that Lebanon will gain independence and will assume full control of their territory.” (01:31)
• Israeli Position: Israeli ambassador Danny Danon: the withdrawal is a “gradual process,” with Israel holding “no motivation to stay in southern Lebanon.” (01:43)

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3. U.S. Humanitarian Response to Venezuela Earthquakes

[03:02–03:33]

• Rescue Efforts: U.S. military personnel deployed to help after back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela left over 1,400 dead and unknown survivors trapped.

  • Dana Marie McNichol: “Hundreds of volunteers accepting donations, sorting and packing life saving supplies with global empowerment mission. For many this is personal. Back to back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rocked Venezuela.” (03:11)

• Regional Quakes:

  • Japan: 4.8 magnitude near Izu Islands; no major damage.
  • Afghanistan: 5.9 magnitude, limited details.
  • Angelo Bavaro: “A 4.8 earthquake striking Japan near the Izu Islands… just before a 5.9 quake rocked Afghanistan.” (03:33)

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4. Developments in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

[03:33–04:34]

• New Claim in Kidnapping Case: TMZ reports a person claims via email to have video of the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
  • Harvey Levin (TMZ): “I've been communicating with a person who claims to have video [of the] two people who kidnapped the 84 year old from her Tucson home.” (03:56)
  • The source offers details and location of the evidence, asking for a Bitcoin payment—despite a $1.2 million reward.
  • Authenticity of emails appears credible, but skepticism remains about motive and lack of direct contact with police.
  • Harvey Levin: “TMZ claims to have authenticated the emails but there are questions to why the person doesn't come forward to law enforcement and why they're asking for less than… the Reward currently offers.” (04:23)

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5. 2026 World Cup Highlights

[04:34–04:58]

• Live Updates: Reporting on ongoing and just-finished matches:
  • Colombia vs. Portugal and Congo vs. Uzbekistan underway.
  • Earlier, England beat Panama 2–0, Croatia edged Ghana 2–1.
  • Algeria vs. Austria coming up.
  • The group stage concludes; the round of 32 begins tomorrow.
  • Angelo Bavaro: “Today is the last bunch of matches before the round of 32 begins tomorrow.” (04:54)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Escalating Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz:
  • Jennifer Griffin: “It could have been a disaster in the Strait of Hormuz. Very dangerous situation.” (00:19)
• Hezbollah’s Rejection of Israel–Lebanon Accord:
  • Hezbollah Leader: “But Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to the Iranian people…” (01:34)
• Venezuela Earthquakes – Volunteer Response:
  • Dana Marie McNichol: “For many this is personal. Back to back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rocked Venezuela.” (03:17)
• On the Guthrie Kidnapping Bitcoin Demand:
  • Harvey Levin: “…questions to why the person doesn't come forward to law enforcement and why they're asking for less than the reward currently offers.” (04:30)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] – U.S. airstrikes against Iran overview (Angelo Bavaro, Jennifer Griffin)
• [00:56] – Israel–Lebanon deal, Hezbollah response (Danny Danon, Hezbollah leader)
• [03:02] – U.S. aid after Venezuelan earthquakes (Dana Marie McNichol)
• [03:33] – Guthrie kidnapping latest developments (Harvey Levin, TMZ)
• [04:34] – World Cup updates and wrap-up (Angelo Bavaro)

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This episode exemplifies FOX News’ rapid, multi-topic news format, providing succinct yet informative updates on high-stakes international incidents, humanitarian emergencies, and global sports— all with authoritative attributions and quick-turn reporting.

Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

Force multiplied. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. The US Launching new retaliatory airstrikes against Iran today.

[Jennifer Griffin]

They attacked another ship in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, the Mt Kiku, that's the name of the ship. That ship was carrying about 200,000 barrels of oil and so it could have been a disaster in the Strait of Hormuz. Very dangerous situation. These are attack drones, one way attack drones that Iran and the IRGC have been descending towards these ships. I also learned that Iran last night responded to the first round of U.S. airstrikes that one hour of airstrikes with attacks of their own on U.S. forces in Bahrain. So they did target a U.S. base in Bahrain. The U.S. and Bahraini forces combined to shoot down nine Iranian one way attack drones. I'm told no damage to or personnel injuries according to a senior U.S. official.

[Angelo Bavaro]

That is Fox's Jennifer Griffin reporting. Now this also comes after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement which Hezbollah's leader is rejecting, describing it as a surrender to Israel.

[Danny Danon]

One of the biggest sticking points surrounding a long term U. S Iran deal is the ongoing conflict involving Israeli forces and the Iranian backed militant group Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon just signed a deal that would see the IDF pull their troops out of two areas in southern Lebanon. The idea is for Lebanese soldiers to take control over areas that are currently in being held by Israel.

[Hezbollah Leader]

They believe that they actually own Lebanon. But Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to the Iranian people. So it is about time that Lebanon will gain independence and will assume full control of their territory.

[Danny Danon]

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tells Fox News it's a gradual process but they have no motivation to stay in southern Lebanon.

[Angelo Bavaro]

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[Angelo Bavaro]

The U.S. military is on the ground in Venezuela to help in rescue efforts following this week's back to back earthquakes. Fox's Dana Marie McNichol in Florida, South

[Dana Marie McNichol]

Florida answering the urgent call for help after Venezuela's deadly earthquakes. Hundreds of volunteers accepting donations, sorting and packing life saving supplies with global empowerment mission. For many this is personal. Back to back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rocked Venezuela. An unknown number of survivors are still trapped under the rubble.

[Angelo Bavaro]

The death toll now up over 1400. A 4.8 earthquake striking Japan near the Izu Islands. No injuries or major damages reported yet. That happened just before a 5.9 quake rocked Afghanistan. New news in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. TMZ reporting that it got an email from somebody claiming to have video evidence of her abduction.

[Harvey Levin]

TMZ's Harvey Levin says he's been communicating with a person who claims to have video Two people who kidnapped the 84 year old from her Tucson home. This person says that the video is on a phone and that they can lead authorities to a safe place where they can find it. Levin says that the person also offered to give up the names and addresses of the two alleged kidnappers. The person is asking for a bitcoin in exchange for the information. This even though more than $1.2 million in rewards remain available. TMZ claims to have authenticated the emails but there are questions to why the person doesn't come forward to law enforcement and why they're asking for less than than the Reward currently offers.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox's Max Gordon right now at the World Cup. Colombia versus Portugal underway and Congo versus Ubekistan off and running earlier. England over Panama 20 and Croatia defeats Ghana 2 1. Later Algeria versus Austria. Today is the last bunch of matches before the round of 32 begins tomorrow. I'm Angelo Bavaro. This is Fox News.

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