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• The Apple TV horror-comedy series "Widow’s Bay" won 14 awards at the 2026 Emmys on Monday night. • The show took home top honors for best comedy, lead actor, writing, directing, and both supporting actor and actress. • This sweep establishes the haunted island series as the dominant force in the current television comedy market.

• Mariska Hargitay will serve as the emcee for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on NBC and stream on Peacock. • The actor discussed the role during two interviews conducted while she was filming the 28th season of "Law & Order: SVU." • This hosting gig adds a high-profile public appearance to Hargitay's professional schedule for the year.

• The FDA has expanded its approval of a Bayer lung cancer drug, although the specific details of the expansion are not provided in the given information. • The announcement is part of a broader set of biotech news that includes updates on UniQure and an AI effort to manage heart failure. • The expansion of the Bayer lung cancer drug approval may improve treatment options for patients with lung cancer, potentially leading to better health outcomes.

In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition – from its epic journey to London to a Game of Thrones likenessGood morning. If you live in the UK, you have probably heard about the Bayeux tapestry exhibition, which opens today, and you probably haven’t got a ticket. The digital queue was nine-hours long when they first went on sale in July, and the exhibition has already broken the British Museum’s record for the number of tickets sold in a single day.Some lucky individuals, including King Charles and aspiring overlord Peter Thiel, have been treated to early previews of the medieval tapestry. Guests staying at One Aldwych, a hotel where rooms go for £1,000 a night, can partake in the “Bayeux experience” with a themed cocktail (mead spritzer, anyone?), a full English breakfast and preferential access to tickets.Reform | The Met police will investigate allegations that Reform UK broke electoral law relating to overseas donations as part of a wider inquiry.UK- Israel | Prominent British rabbis have backed Ed Miliband’s sanctions on Israeli settlements, warning that the time for inaction on settler violence must come to an end.Technology | Just a day after three Anthropic researchers warned that artificial intelligence could kill off humanity within the decade, US politicians have begun lashing out about the risks of the burgeoning technology.UK news | Protesters who gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel mistook Pakistan’s under-19 cricket team for asylum seekers.US news | Donald Trump pledged to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, during a marathon speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Continue reading...

• Noah Wyle hosted the second night of the Creative Arts Emmys to announce winners for various television categories. • The ceremony introduced a new Legacy Award to honor programs that have made a lasting impact on society and the television industry. • The Special Awards committee selects candidates for the Legacy Award annually before the Board of Governors casts the final vote.

• The Creative Arts Emmy Awards recognized a diverse group of television stars and artists during a two-night ceremony ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards. • Winners included Mariska Hargitay, Stephen Colbert, Octavia Spencer, and the late filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner. • Shows such as ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Traitors’ also received awards for their creative contributions to television.

• The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented on September 5 and 6 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. • Trophies were awarded to several productions, including The Pitt, Paradise, DTF St. Louis, and Widow's Bay. • These awards recognize technical and creative achievements ahead of the main Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony.

Monarch tells Emmanuel Macron at the British Museum in London that the two nations will share a future ‘woven together’ by history and shared valuesThe loan of the Bayeux tapestry was the “the best possible symbol” of the “entente amicale” between France and the UK, King Charles said as he visited the famous embroidered masterpiece at the British Museum in London.Though the tapestry recounts a conflict, “here it is today, nearly 1,000 years later, as a precious symbol of trust, at a time when trust seems sadly to be in short supply between nations,” he said. Continue reading...

Concern among staff that fragile artwork’s scarce ‘light hours’ given to someone with no known interest in museumThe British Museum privately hosted the Donald Trump-supporting tech billionaire Peter Thiel in the exhibition space of the Bayeux tapestry earlier this month, the Guardian understands.The museum’s director of development, Charlotte Appleyard, hosted the PayPal founder at a VIP viewing of the tapestry, which is yet to open to the public, on 18 August. Continue reading...

• Several high-profile transfer movements are occurring as the summer window nears its deadline, including Liverpool reaching an agreement for Barcola and Nottingham Forest engaging in talks for Armstrong. • Aston Villa is preparing for the arrival of Mbaye, who is scheduled to undergo a medical examination to finalize his move. • In a separate move, goalkeeper Perrin has completed a temporary transfer to Serie A after losing his starting position to Karl Darlow and club-record signing James Trafford.

• European equities opened higher amid a series of corporate updates, including EL FP launching a share buyback for up to 5 million shares and BGN IM considering an offer from BMPS IM. • Major credit agencies are reviewing the ratings of several nations, including France (Fitch), Portugal (S&P), Switzerland (Moody’s), and the Netherlands (Morningstar DBRS). • The UK government has decided to drop its 3% defense spending target, while various commodity futures for gold, silver, copper, and Brent oil expire today.

• Jude Bellingham scored to secure a victory for Real Madrid in their latest La Liga fixture. • Former manager Jose Mourinho has publicly criticized the bullying directed toward Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. • The reports provide a broader update on top European leagues, including Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.

An AfD win in ​next month’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt would shatter a decades-long political consensus and reverberate throughout the EU• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIn just over two weeks’ time, Saxony-Anhalt – home to historic timber-framed houses, the dramatic Harz mountains and the birthplace of Martin Luther – will hold what could prove one of the most significant state elections in Germany’s postwar history.The vote, on 6 September, could see a far-right party whose local branch is officially classified by the country’s domestic intelligence service as “confirmed rightwing extremist” appoint a state premier and govern a state alone, for the first time. Continue reading...

British Museum’s £33 tickets sold out in a day but some slots have been reserved for guests at five-star One AldwychThose hoping to snare a glimpse of the Bayeux tapestry when it comes to the British Museum this September faced nine-hour online queues, with the £33 tickets sold out within a day.But the monied guests of a five-star hotel in Covent Garden have not had to go to such arduous lengths to get a view of the nearly 1,000-year-old depiction of William the Conqueror’s victory over King Harold II of England at Hastings in 1066. Continue reading...

• Indian benchmarks remained largely flat for the third consecutive day, with the Nifty 50 gaining 13 points (0.05%) to close at 24,583.80 and the Sensex rising 43 points (0.06%) to 78,542.44. • Market growth was constrained by rising crude oil prices, which limited bullish momentum and kept indices stagnant. • Investors are now focusing on the final leg of the Q1FY27 earnings season, alongside US inflation data and US-Iran negotiations to determine future risk appetite.

• A curated list has been released highlighting 19 of the best television shows of 2026 so far, featuring a mix of new hits and returning series. • Notable mentions include the latest seasons of "Rivals" and "Ted Lasso," alongside a surprise horror-comedy and a suburban mystery. • A standout highlight is Jack Thorne's adaptation of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies," which follows Thorne's previous success with the Netflix drama "Adolescence."

• Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain played to a 1-1 draw during a preseason friendly match held in Gothenburg. • The scoring was shared between Mbaye and Mbeumo, who both found the net to secure the stalemate for their respective sides. • These exhibition matches serve as critical preparation for both clubs to test squad depth and tactics ahead of their upcoming domestic league campaigns.

Ryder Williams, 16, presented with distinctive red jacket by star of TV rescuer reboot, Stephen AmellAs life imitates art and vice versa, the star of the Baywatch reboot recently presented one of the distinctive red jackets seen on the beach rescuer drama to the teenage lifeguard who went viral for saving a boy off the California coast on camera.Stephen Amell, who was cast as the main protagonist for the first season of the new Baywatch scheduled to premiere in early 2027, presented the garment worn by lifeguards on the fictional show and its prequel franchise to 16-year-old Ryder Williams in a video posted on social media by the production on Friday just after midnight eastern time. Continue reading...

• Liverpool have dismissed reports that they intend to pursue a summer transfer for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, despite current injury challenges. • Juventus are reportedly seeking a loan deal for Manchester United's Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, without an obligation to buy. • Arsenal and Manchester United have both dispatched scouts to monitor the progress of young talent Kaua Elias.

• Liverpool have dismissed reports that they intend to pursue a summer transfer for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, despite current injury challenges. • Juventus are reportedly seeking to secure Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, from Manchester United via a loan deal that includes no obligation to buy. • Arsenal and Manchester United have both deployed scouts to monitor the progress of young talent Kaua Elias.

• Real Madrid has reached a £120m agreement to sign Yan Diomande, while Aston Villa has secured a deal for Matteo Ruggeri. • Liverpool is currently exploring a potential move for Ibrahim Mbaye as part of their squad reinforcements. • Sporting CP submitted an improved £14m bid for Watford's 20-year-old Australian forward Nestory Irankunda, though the offer remains below the club's valuation.

• Manchester City is preparing for a bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Rodri, while Leeds United is poised to sign James Trafford for £40 million. • Manchester United is in advanced talks to loan 25-year-old forward Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus for the season, with a potential £30 million purchase option. • Real Madrid is preparing a second offer for Yan Diomande, and Crystal Palace has reached an agreement with Raphael Le Guen.

Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly trying to steal the three-story vesselA Bay Area city manager will face misdemeanor charges for allegedly breaking into a 66ft yacht while drinking and trying to steal the vessel.Elaine Forbes, Sausalito’s city manager, was arrested on the morning of 18 July after police received a call for a noise disturbance. Police say Forbes had “apparently broken into” a three-story yacht, where she was consuming alcohol. Continue reading...

A team of firefighters saved the pup from the water in a mission that utilized boats, trucks and a droneFirefighters rescued a small dog that had been missing for weeks after finding it swimming into the San Francisco Bay.The dog had gone missing over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Menlo Park fire protection district. But someone called 911 on 16 July to say they had seen a dog enter the bay near the Dumbarton Bridge in East Palo Alto. Continue reading...

Scientists worry that current eradication efforts won’t be able to contain parasitic infestation pushing into USWhen conservationists set up cameras in remote regions of Central American forests, they wanted to monitor illegal cattle movement, which can lead to deforestation. But in recent months, they discovered another alarming development: wildlife rapidly infected with the new world screwworm.It’s a warning sign of how the fly could spread in the US – and it signals new difficulties in pushing it back south, a process that will probably take years, experts say. Continue reading...

HBO and Apple shows head up this year’s nominations while Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer follow-up Half-Man only receives one nodThe second season of hit hospital drama The Pitt and the final season of Hacks dominate this year’s Emmy nominations, announced on Wednesday.The Pitt leads with 25 nominations while Hacks has 24, both scoring a big win for HBO, the latter series also breaking an Emmy record for most nods ever received by a comedy in a single year. Continue reading...

• President Trump criticized NATO allies during a summit, dismissing hopes for a harmonious meeting by revisiting grievances over Greenland, Ukraine, and European energy policies. • In contrast, Trump praised Turkey and proposed resuming the sale of advanced fighter jets to Ankara, despite existing diplomatic tensions. • U.S. Congress has currently barred F-35 sales to Turkey as long as the country operates Russian S-400 missile systems.

Reports say up to 80,000 people waiting by mid-afternoon for chance to see historic artwork at British MuseumPeople keen to see the Bayeux tapestry faced online queues of up to nine hours when tickets went on sale for the first time on Wednesday morning.The British Museum, which is hosting the wool-on-linen artwork from September, saw huge traffic to its ticketing website as a scramble for access began. Continue reading...