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Bethany Minelle, arts and entertainment reporter
Sep 15
The Emmys 2026: All the winners in the main categories

Widow's Bay, which stars the 51-year-old, also set a new record for the most wins of a comedy series in the history of the awards. With a haul of 14 statuettes, the dark comedy's Welsh star took best actor, and then made history himself by bagging the best actor in a limited series for psychological thriller, The Beast In Me. Taken together with his 2018 drama win for The Americans, he is the first male performer to win in all three lead acting categories. Picking up his second prize of the night at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, Rhys paid tribute to "the great and good people of Wales", which he hailed as "a small but mighty nation". Speaking backstage holding both Emmys, Rhys said: "The celebrations will be long, varied, and I hope at times wild." Here are the winning shows and stars in the main Emmy categories. Outstanding Drama: The PittThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadisePluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends & Neighbors Lead Actress in a Drama: Rhea Seehorn, PluribusCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti, The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatZendaya, Euphoria Lead Actor in a Drama: Noah Wyle, The PittSterling K Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The Diplomat Supporting Actress in a Drama: Allison Janney, The DiplomatTaylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra, Pluribus Supporting Actor in a Drama: Tom Pelphrey, TaskPatrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy, The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesCarlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus Outstanding Comedy: Widow's BayAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo's Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinking Lead Actress in a Comedy: Jean Smart, HacksQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo's Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow, The Comeback Lead Actor in a Comedy: Matthew Rhys, Widow's BayYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the Building Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Kate O'Flynn, Widow's BayDale Dickey, Widow's BayHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryMichelle Pfeiffer, Margo's Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, Shrinking Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Stephen Root, Widow's BayColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksHarrison Ford, ShrinkingNick Offerman, Margo's Got Money TroublesMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The TraitorsDancing With the StarsRuPaul's Drag RaceTop Chef Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. LouisAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefLove Story Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field, Remarkably Bright CreaturesClaire Danes, The Beast in MeCarey Mulligan, BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love StorySarah Snook, All Her Fault Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys, The Beast in MeRiz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman, Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac, Beef Outstanding Scripted Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)The Daily Show (Comedy Central)Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO)Saturday Night Live (NBC) Bob Hope Humanitarian Award: Michael J. ​Fox

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Sep 14
Macklemore claims he's been removed from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment

During a Sheeran concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey last week, Macklemore, 43, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, told crowds he wanted people in Gaza and the West Bank to know they had not been forgotten. His comments prompted backlash, including from singer Pink, who reposted a message criticising his comments to her Instagram page. A petition was also launched calling for Macklemore to be removed from the remainder of Sheeran's tour. In a lengthy post on Monday, Macklemore confirmed Sheeran and his team had decided to remove him from the tour Macklemore said he, Sheeran and Pink were not victims. "We have careers, money, opportunities, safety and audiences around the world. Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say, we get to go home to our families," Macklemore wrote. "The victims are the Palestinian people. The men, women and children who have been killed, starved, displaced and forced to live through unimaginable violence. "More than 20,000 children have been killed in Gaza alone. People are being killed today, and people will be killed tomorrow. I want to make sure that as I tell this story, we don't lose sight of that." Read more from Sky News:Why Reform could have to return £72m donationsAl Fayed compensation claims could total £150m, lawyers say Macklemore went on to claim Robert Kraft, whose Kraft Group owns the Gillette Stadium they were due to play in, had contacted Sheeran and told him they would not be able to play unless he was removed from the tour. He added that Sheeran was "in a f***** up position". Macklemore said: "He told me that the words 'Free Palestine' and the image of the Palestinian flag were hurtful to a lot of people he spoke with. "I told him that if those words were more offensive than tens of thousands of Palestinian children being killed by Israel, then there was a fundamental disconnect between where those people stood and where I stood. "But he couldn't get past his public facing, 'I don't take sides'." In a statement provided to NBC News, Sky News' US partner network, Mr Kraft said the decision was reached after comments made by Macklemore at the tour's New Jersey shows and "a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community". He added that Gillette Stadium seeks to create a "welcoming environment for all guests". "I would welcome the opportunity to sit down with Macklemore and discuss the facts, because ultimately our goal is the same - peace for all people, an end to suffering, and an end to all hate. "This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf. Their pain and loss are real." Macklemore's advocacy "should not come at the expense of the Jewish community or obscure the responsibility of Hamas," Kraft said. Macklemore was supported by Irish rap trio Kneecap and singer Paloma Faith on Instagram. Since her original repost, Pink said in a post "Palestinians deserve a future that honours their humanity and their aspirations". She added: "Last weekend he stood in front of a stadium full of music-loving families, with violent images from a war on the screens, dedicated a song to the movement of his choice, and then took the mic to tell all of the Jews in the stadium that it wasn't about them. "You don't get to decide that for us. That's what prompted my repost." Pink went on to say she does not speak for Israel or for any government. Representatives for Sheeran have been contacted for comment.

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Sep 15
Bearskin caps worn by King's Guards should be replaced with fake fur alternative, MPs say

In a letter to Defence Minister Luke Pollard, the group of 18 MPs and one peer across three parties - Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens - said the bearskin caps sourced from Canada should be replaced with fake fur to "meet today's ethical standards", adding that real bearskin is "impossible to justify". "We call on you to instruct the Ministry of Defence and its suppliers to work proactively with manufacturers to develop and adopt a suitable faux fur alternative, in line with the government's commitment to advancing animal welfare," the letter continued, referring to Mr Pollard's previous opposition to real fur. "Most urgently, while this process continues, bears are still being shot with crossbows and killed, their cubs orphaned, and their pelts used to produce new caps," it concluded. According to FOI data obtained by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), orders for the caps have risen from 22 in 2024 to 96 in 2025. The previous Conservative government said it had investigated a synthetic replacement, but no material had met the standards of real fur. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: "The MoD backs replacing bearskin caps with a faux fur alternative and we have set five tests any alternative must pass. "We are happy resuming work with PETA on an alternative should they wish to re-engage." Read more on Sky News: King 'shocked and saddened' after soldier dies falling from horse at Royal Windsor ShowHarry and Meghan move children to new school over 'security concerns' Bearskin caps were introduced into the British Army after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to make soldiers look more intimidating in combat. They are worn by the King's Guard, who stand guard outside Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace.

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Sep 14
Erling Haaland's goal for Man City against Man Utd was a mistake- but why did it happen?

The striker's goal was initially disallowed for offside on the pitch before VAR overturned the decision. The VAR officials deemed that Haaland was played onside by Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu. However, Manchester City's Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position as he attempted to play the ball before it reached Haaland. Neville: Officials got Haaland wrongMan Utd news & transfers🔴 | Man Utd fixtures & scoresGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract Here, we look at some of the key questions surrounding the incident... Have Pro Ref explained why the goal was awarded? Pro Ref - the Professional Game Referees formerly known as the PGMOL or PGMO - confirmed on Sunday night that a mistake was made when City's winning goal was awarded. While acknowledging "an error of judgement", their statement only offered a partial explanation for why the goal was mistakenly awarded. Having admitted the goal should have remained ruled out because Fernandez was offside, the statement declared: "On this occasion, the VAR did not recognise the likely impact of his position." But the overarching question of why the VAR failed to appreciate that a player in an offside position six yards from goal, making a diving header for a ball between two opponents, was not judged to have either impacted play or potentially impacted play remains unanswered. Could the mistake have happened because the VAR was focused on whether Fernandez played the ball? This, currently, appears to be the most logical explanation. In their mid-game post on X explaining the decision, Match Centre wrote: "The VAR also deemed that while in an offside position, Fernandez didn't play the ball." During Sky Sports' match coverage, replays were also shown of the VAR team apparently scrutinising whether or not Fernandez touched the ball as it flew across the six-yard box. So was it the case that the VAR became distracted by fixating on a technicality that didn't actually matter given the offside rule clearly stipulates that a player can be offside regardless of whether or not he touches the ball? Why did the Pro Ref statement say the goal should have been sent for an on-field review? According to Pro Ref, the initial offside decision was made against Erling Haaland. He, though, was onside. The review then moved on to Fernandez, who was correctly deemed to be in an offside position by the VAR team. The problem was that they then apparently, and incorrectly, focused entirely on whether he touched the ball. What the VAR couldn't do, however, was confirm the goal was rightly ruled out - for the Fernandez offside - for the wrong reason - the Haaland offside. Hence Pro Ref's assertion that the VAR ought to have requested referee Michael Oliver make an on-field review in which Oliver would have been asked to make a subjective decision on whether Fernandez impacted play. Was Lammens also impacted by Fernandez? Yes. Replays of Haaland's goal also show the Manchester United goalkeeper made an initial reaction to Fernandez, raising his arms in anticipation of a header and shifting off balance for when Haaland struck the ball. But Martinez had already been impacted by Fernandez's position, so the goal should have been disallowed regardless of whether Lammens was distracted by Fernandez's attempt to play the ball. Was the on-field decision wrong? Yes and no - the yes because the offside was given against an onside player, the no because the goal should have been ruled out for offside. So the VAR couldn't have definitively ruled out the goal? No. Because the on-field decision was against Haaland, the only course of action, if the process was followed to the letter, was to ask the referee to make an on-field review. Who was the VAR? Sunday's VAR was Matt Donohue. While Donohue has only ever refereed four Premier League games, he has substantial experience as a VAR. In 2025/26, he was the VAR for 24 Premier League matches and six as Assistant VAR. Why didn't TV viewers see offside lines drawn during the game? The Premier League is using semi-automated offside technology this season which provides a kick-point graphic for incidents under review. This is different to the previous process in which the VAR teams would manually place crosshairs to determine offside calls and then draw lines. Did the officials also forget they made a VAR check? One final unanswered question from Manchester's derby is whether the officials also forgot about the VAR check when determining how much added-on time to play at the end of the game. Haaland's goal was scored after 59 minutes and 24 seconds. Following the lengthy review, play didn't restart until 63 minutes and 15 seconds. But despite that delay, and numerous others during the course of the half, just five minutes were added on.

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Bethany Minelle, arts and entertainment reporter
Sep 15
Emmy Awards 2026: All the fashion from this year's 'red' carpet

Widow's Bay, The Pitt, DTF St Louis and Hacks were among this year's biggest winners, and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys was the man of the moment with his history-making double win. Here are some of the looks from the Emmys 'red carpet' - which this year is actually a peacock blue to mark the 100th anniversary of NBC.

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Bethany Minelle, arts and entertainment reporter
Sep 15
The Emmys 2026: All the winners in the main categories

Widow's Bay, which stars the 51-year-old, also set a new record for the most wins of a comedy series in the history of the awards. With a haul of 14 statuettes, the dark comedy's Welsh star took best actor, and then made history himself by bagging the best actor in a limited series for psychological thriller, The Beast In Me. Taken together with his 2018 drama win for The Americans, he is the first male performer to win in all three lead acting categories. Picking up his second prize of the night at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, Rhys paid tribute to "the great and good people of Wales", which he hailed as "a small but mighty nation". Speaking backstage holding both Emmys, Rhys said: "The celebrations will be long, varied, and I hope at times wild." Here are the winning shows and stars in the main Emmy categories. Outstanding Drama: The PittThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadisePluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends & Neighbors Lead Actress in a Drama: Rhea Seehorn, PluribusCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti, The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatZendaya, Euphoria Lead Actor in a Drama: Noah Wyle, The PittSterling K Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The Diplomat Supporting Actress in a Drama: Allison Janney, The DiplomatTaylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra, Pluribus Supporting Actor in a Drama: Tom Pelphrey, TaskPatrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy, The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesCarlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus Outstanding Comedy: Widow's BayAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo's Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinking Lead Actress in a Comedy: Jean Smart, HacksQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo's Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow, The Comeback Lead Actor in a Comedy: Matthew Rhys, Widow's BayYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the Building Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Kate O'Flynn, Widow's BayDale Dickey, Widow's BayHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryMichelle Pfeiffer, Margo's Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, Shrinking Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Stephen Root, Widow's BayColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksHarrison Ford, ShrinkingNick Offerman, Margo's Got Money TroublesMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The TraitorsDancing With the StarsRuPaul's Drag RaceTop Chef Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. LouisAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefLove Story Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field, Remarkably Bright CreaturesClaire Danes, The Beast in MeCarey Mulligan, BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love StorySarah Snook, All Her Fault Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys, The Beast in MeRiz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman, Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac, Beef Outstanding Scripted Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)The Daily Show (Comedy Central)Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO)Saturday Night Live (NBC) Bob Hope Humanitarian Award: Michael J. ​Fox

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Sep 14
Andy Burnham's dad Roy, who suffered from Alzheimer's, has died

Roy Burnham, a former telephone engineer in his mid-eighties, had been living in a care home. Downing Street said the prime minister has cancelled his engagements for Monday and Tuesday. Politics hub: Follow the latest updates In an interview with The Times on the eve of taking office in July, Mr Burnham revealed the extent of his father's illness. Explaining that his dad was unaware of what was happening, Mr Burnham said: "That's a sadness because he would be [proud]. "The way I look at it, it's his achievement as well. A whole family achievement although he doesn't know it." The PM's experience is one of the driving factors in his plan to reform the social care system. In a major speech last month, he promised to help "my dad and the millions like him" faced with the unfairness of the current system. 'Losing your father is profoundly painful' Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is among the politicians who have offered condolences. "No matter how old you are, or how much you try to prepare, losing your father is a profoundly painful experience," she said. "A part of your life that has always been there is suddenly gone forever and it can feel as though a part of you won't ever be the same again." More from Sky News:Reform asked: 'Are you the new establishment?'Nationalist leaders declare deal Communities Secretary Angela Rayner said: "My thoughts are with Andy and his family at this terribly difficult - and sad time." In this House of Commons, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: "I am sure the whole House will want to send our best wishes to him and his family at this sad time." Michelle Dyson, CEO at the Alzheimer's Society, sent her "heartfelt condolences" in a statement issued on Monday afternoon. "The loss of a parent leaves an immeasurable gap in our lives," it read. "While every family's experience is unique, many of us understand the long and often challenging journey that Alzheimer's disease can bring, not only for the person living with the condition but for those who love them."

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Sep 14
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff issues Formula 1 title race caution despite Kimi Antonelli's big points lead

Antonelli's back-to-back wins in Monza and Madrid have increased his championship advantage over team-mate George Russell to 81 points with a scheduled nine rounds remaining. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and McLaren's Lando Norris, third and fourth in the standings respectively, are now over 100 points behind. F1 2026 standings | F1 2026 calendar | F1 Gossip ColumnDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 Despite his dominant position, Antonelli has repeatedly stressed recently that he is driving without thinking about the world championship in mind - an approach that his team boss insists is genuine. "I promise you he's not thinking about it," said Wolff. "The way this kid is able to compartmentalise and be the young kid and then get into the car and be the mature racing driver. "That's why if Kimi says to himself, 'I'm not thinking about the championship,' he's not thinking about the championship. "And we are also trying, the parents and myself and the team, saying this is not finished." Antonelli has led the championship ever since victory at the season's third round in Japan on March 29 with his 81-point advantage after Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix the largest he has held all season. The 20-year-old's eight race wins are six more than any other driver. But Wolff says neither driver nor team can afford to rule out the unpredictable. "There are black swan events, they can come and you're losing something out of your hand when you didn't think it was possible to lose," added the Mercedes team principal. "So, he's not going to think about it." 'I don't want to overcomplicate things' - Antonelli vows to stay focused Speaking after victory at the Madring, Antonelli also stressed that nothing was won yet. "Yeah, it [the points lead] is great, but we've just got to keep pushing, keep delivering the results and just trying to do the best job I can whenever I go on track," he said. "Because, of course, yes, I have a big lead, but you never know what can happen. So just need to be ready for anything and keep maximising every opportunity I get, and then we'll see where we end up at the end of the year." The 20-year-old says his support network, particularly his father Marco, is ensuring he stays grounded and focused. "I'm lucky to have really good people around me," he added. "I have an incredible team that supports me, great family. Especially my dad is the one that keeps me on the ground. "Definitely having good people helps a lot. And yeah, that's it. "On my side, as I said many times, I just try to do my best every race, trying to really drive as fast as I can whenever I go in the car. And then we'll see where we end up at the end of the year. "But definitely I don't want to overcomplicate things just drive worrying about championship or result. Just driving, doing my best." Racing on a Saturday! The F1 season continues live on Sky Sports F1 as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix kicks off a triple-header of races from September 24-26, with the Baku race taking place on a Saturday. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime

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