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Thai Woman Arrested for Allegedly Seducing and Blackmailing Senior Buddhist Monks

BANGKOK (BN24) — Thai police have arrested a woman accused of luring senior Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and extorting large sums of money to keep the affairs secret, a scandal that has shaken Thailand’s Buddhist institutions and fueled public outrage.

Wilawan Emsawat, reportedly in her mid-30s, was taken into custody Tuesday at her home in Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok. Authorities charged her with extortion, money laundering, and receiving stolen goods. Investigators said they discovered she had received money from a senior monk who diverted temple funds from a monastery in northern Thailand.

The scandal has already led to the downfall of at least nine abbots and senior monks, all of whom have been disrobed and expelled from the monkhood, the Royal Thai Police Central Investigation Bureau said. Police allege Wilawan deliberately targeted prominent monks to profit from their vows of celibacy.

“This woman is dangerous and we needed to arrest her as soon as possible,” Deputy Commissioner Jaroonkiat Pankaew told reporters Tuesday. He said the investigation began last month when an abbot at a well-known Bangkok temple abruptly left the monkhood under suspicious circumstances. Investigators later determined the abbot had been blackmailed after Wilawan claimed she was pregnant and demanded 7.2 million baht ($222,000) in “financial assistance.”

Police said they traced 385 million baht ($11.9 million) that flowed through Wilawan’s bank accounts over the past three years, much of it spent on online gambling. They also seized her mobile phones, which reportedly contained tens of thousands of photos and videos and chat logs showing intimate exchanges with several monks.

Before her arrest, Wilawan acknowledged to local media that she had been involved in at least one relationship and claimed she had given money to the monk. She has not issued any statement since being detained, and it was unclear if she had retained legal representation.

Scandals involving monks surface periodically in Thailand, but this case is unusual for its scale and for implicating high-ranking clergy. Under Theravada Buddhist rules, monks are required to remain celibate and are forbidden even to touch a woman.

Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered a review of regulations governing temples and monks, particularly financial transparency, to help restore public confidence. “We must look carefully at the laws and consider strengthening them,” government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said Tuesday.

The Central Investigation Bureau has also created an online reporting system to allow the public to file complaints about monks suspected of misconduct. “I believe the ripple effects of this investigation will lead to a lot of changes,” Jaroonkiat said.

Israel-Backed Aid Group Says 20 Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Food Distribution Site, Mostly in Stampede-AP

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (BN24) — An Israeli-backed American aid organization operating in Gaza said Wednesday that 20 Palestinians were killed near one of its food distribution sites in southern Gaza, as Israeli airstrikes elsewhere killed 22 more people, including 11 children, according to local hospital officials.

The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) reported that 19 people died in a stampede and another person was fatally stabbed as chaos erupted near a distribution hub in the city of Khan Younis. The organization, which is based in Delaware and began operating in February, rarely comments publicly about incidents at its aid centers but blamed the violence on what it called “deliberate panic and misinformation spread by Hamas.” It did not provide evidence for the accusation.

Since the start of the war on October 7, 2023—when Hamas fighters launched an unprecedented attack on Israel—Israeli forces have carried out an intense bombardment and blockade of Gaza that has driven much of the territory’s more than 2 million people into desperate hunger. Food security experts have repeatedly warned that famine is imminent for many communities.

Palestinians say the danger at distribution sites goes beyond overcrowding. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry and multiple eyewitness accounts, Israeli troops frequently open fire on crowds traveling through Israeli military zones on their way to collect aid. Hundreds have been killed and many more wounded as they attempted to reach food convoys.

The GHF distribution network was set up as part of an Israeli-approved relief initiative to deliver humanitarian supplies across Gaza during the war. But residents say even those efforts have often descended into deadly disorder as masses of hungry families gather in hopes of securing flour, rice, and other staples.

Wednesday’s incident marked one of the deadliest days recently at an aid location. Medical teams rushed the injured to nearby field hospitals already overwhelmed by casualties from Israeli airstrikes that hit residential areas across central and northern Gaza overnight.

Trump Administration to End Deployment of 2,000 National Guard Troops in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (BN24) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will begin withdrawing 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, weeks after they were dispatched to help federal agents respond to protests against immigration raids.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the decision in a statement but did not specify how long the remaining forces would remain in Southern California. About 4,000 California National Guard members and 700 active-duty Marines were originally mobilized in early June under orders from President Donald Trump. Their mission was to protect federal buildings and assist immigration authorities carrying out arrests.

The deployment, which was expected to last 60 days, quickly drew criticism from California’s Democratic leadership. Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit to block the deployment, arguing Trump had overstepped his authority by sending troops over the state’s objections. While a district judge initially ruled the president acted unlawfully, a federal appeals court allowed the deployment to continue while the case proceeds.

Newsom sharply criticized the operation as a political stunt, accusing Trump of using National Guard members as “pawns.”

“While nearly 2,000 of them are starting to demobilize, the remaining guardsmen continue without a mission, without direction, and without any hopes of returning to help their communities,” Newsom said in a statement. “We call on Trump and the Department of Defense to end this theater and send everyone home now.”

The protests that triggered the deployment erupted across Los Angeles and surrounding cities after immigration enforcement raids led to hundreds of arrests. Demonstrators accused federal agents of targeting immigrant communities and called for an end to the sweeps.

It remains unclear how soon the remainder of the troops and Marines will depart the region.

Israeli Air Strikes Kill 12 in Eastern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Agreement

BEIRUT (BN24) — Israeli air strikes on Tuesday killed at least 12 people, including five Hezbollah fighters, in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, marking the deadliest escalation in the area since a U.S.-brokered truce took effect last November, according to Lebanese state media.

Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that the strikes hit the Wadi Fara region in northern Bekaa, damaging a camp housing displaced Syrians and injuring eight others. Bachir Khodr, governor of the Bekaa, said seven of those killed were Syrian nationals.

Israel’s military said the raids targeted training facilities and weapons warehouses used by Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force. Defence Minister Israel Katz described the assault as a “clear message,” accusing the Iranian-backed group of trying to rebuild its capacity to carry out cross-border attacks.

“Israel will respond with maximum force to any attempt at rebuilding,” Katz said, adding that responsibility for maintaining the ceasefire also rested with the Lebanese government.

There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah or Lebanon’s leadership on the latest strikes.

The air assault underscores the fragility of the ceasefire agreement reached last November to end months of clashes along the Israeli-Lebanese border. Under the deal, Hezbollah pledged to withdraw fighters north of the Litani River, roughly 30 kilometers (20 miles) from Israel, leaving the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers as the sole armed forces in the area.

Israel, for its part, was required to pull out troops from Lebanese territory. But it has retained positions in five areas it considers strategic, fueling tension and sporadic violence.

Tuesday’s bombardment came despite repeated U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed conflict. Washington recently offered a proposal to Beirut that would see Hezbollah disarm within four months in exchange for a full Israeli withdrawal and an end to aerial attacks.

Israel dealt Hezbollah heavy blows during last year’s war, assassinating its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah and several top commanders while destroying much of its weapons stockpile. Yet Israeli officials have accused the group of quietly rebuilding infrastructure and smuggling arms.

The strikes on Wadi Fara triggered widespread panic among residents of nearby villages, many of whom fled homes fearing further attacks. Images published by Lebanese media showed destroyed buildings and charred vehicles.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called for restraint and urged both sides to adhere to the ceasefire agreement to avoid a broader confrontation.

Nigeria Bids Farewell to Former President Buhari with State Funeral and Tributes

DAURA, Nigeria (BN24) — Nigeria honoured former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday with a state burial steeped in military ceremony, heartfelt chants of “Sai Baba,” and the quiet solemnity of a leader laid to rest in the backyard of his ancestral home.

Buhari, who died Sunday at age 82 in a London hospital after an undisclosed illness, was interred in Daura, the northern Katsina state town where he was born. His coffin, draped in Nigeria’s green and white flag, arrived by military aircraft and was received by President Bola Tinubu, senior officials, and hundreds of mourners.

A 21-gun salute thundered across the tarmac as a military parade paid final respects before the casket was driven 80 kilometers (50 miles) to Daura. There, throngs of supporters climbed trees and pressed against barricades for one last glimpse as the casket was lowered into the earth.

President Tinubu declared seven days of national mourning and a public holiday to commemorate Buhari’s legacy.

Buhari first seized power in a 1983 military coup, ruling for less than two years before being ousted. More than three decades later, he returned as a civilian politician, defeating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 to become the first opposition candidate to win Nigeria’s presidency through the ballot box. He served two terms until stepping down in 2023.

While Buhari was celebrated by supporters as an austere leader who fought corruption and invested in infrastructure, his presidency was overshadowed by economic turmoil, widespread insecurity, and a deepening crisis in the oil sector.

Supporters at the burial site, some weeping, hailed him as a man who tried to guide Nigeria through turbulent times. “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody,” Buhari often declared, cultivating an image as a principled figure above entrenched political factions.

But despite promises to restore security, violence spread far beyond Boko Haram’s insurgency in the northeast. Armed groups and criminal gangs extended their reach across large parts of the country, underscoring the limits of Buhari’s authority.

Speaking to Al Jazeera after Buhari’s death, Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor of Semafor Africa and a longtime observer of Nigerian politics, said the former president will be remembered most for breaking Nigeria’s political mold.

“He was the first opposition candidate since the return to civilian rule to win at the ballot box,” Akwagyiram said. “History will remember him favourably for that.”

Yet Buhari’s economic stewardship drew criticism. His determination to prop up the naira led to multiple exchange rates and two recessions, which many economists blamed on policy missteps.

Still, Akwagyiram noted that Buhari’s image as a leader untainted by personal scandal resonated with Nigerians weary of corruption.

“He had the personal brand of integrity and honesty,” he said. “In a political climate renowned for graft, that was appealing. He didn’t try to enrich himself—that’s something history will look on favourably.”

As the chants of “Sai Baba” echoed across Daura and the last spadefuls of earth were thrown, Nigerians bid farewell to a leader whose legacy—like the nation itself—remains both complicated and unfinished.

UK Secretly Resettled Thousands of Afghans After Massive Data Leak Put Them at Risk

LONDON (BN24) — Britain established a covert programme to resettle thousands of Afghans after a Ministry of Defence data breach exposed the identities of more than 33,000 people, placing them in potential danger from the Taliban, newly released court documents have revealed.

A judgment issued in May 2024 by London’s High Court—made public Tuesday—indicated that as many as 20,000 Afghans could ultimately be offered relocation to the UK, a commitment expected to cost taxpayers several billion pounds.

Defence Minister John Healey told Parliament that approximately 4,500 people are either already in Britain or currently in transit under the secret scheme, known as the Afghan Response Route, at a cost of about £400 million ($540 million).

A Ministry of Defence-commissioned review, also published Tuesday, showed that by May, more than 16,000 people affected by the breach had been resettled in the UK.

The leak involved personal details of thousands of Afghans who had assisted British forces during the 20-year military campaign, which ended in a chaotic withdrawal in 2021. The breach first came to light in August 2023 when a portion of the data was inadvertently posted on Facebook. Officials discovered that the dataset included the names and personal information of nearly 19,000 applicants and their families seeking relocation.

The then-Conservative government obtained a rare superinjunction in September 2023 to prevent public disclosure of the breach, warning that exposure could lead to extrajudicial killings or other reprisals by the Taliban. That injunction was lifted this year following a legal challenge.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s centre-left government, which came to power last July, ordered a comprehensive review of the breach, the injunction, and the resettlement programme. While the review confirmed Afghanistan remains dangerous, it found little evidence that the Taliban were systematically targeting people connected to the UK.

Healey on Tuesday apologised for the breach, calling it “an incident that should never have happened,” and confirmed that the Afghan Response Route has now been closed.

Alongside those resettled through this special scheme, Britain has relocated about 36,000 more Afghans through other formal resettlement routes.

British troops first deployed to Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks as part of the US-led “War on Terror,” eventually peaking at nearly 10,000 UK service members on the ground.

The UK government is also facing lawsuits from those impacted by the leak.

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Heavy Rains Kill Two in New Jersey, Flood Subways and Roads Across New York

NEW YORK (BN24) — Torrential rain swept across the Northeast on Monday, killing at least two people in New Jersey and triggering widespread flooding that shut down subway lines, closed highways, and prompted states of emergency.

The deaths occurred in Plainfield, New Jersey, where authorities said a vehicle carrying two people was swept into Cedar Brook during flash flooding. Local officials confirmed the fatalities in a statement posted on Facebook.

The powerful storm inundated streets across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania late Monday, stranding vehicles and leaving neighborhoods underwater. By early Tuesday, most flash flood warnings had expired, but numerous roads remained impassable.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as the rainfall intensified, urging residents to stay off the roads. Footage shared by CBS showed floodwaters overtaking a major roadway in Scotch Plains, trapping buses and other vehicles.

In North Plainfield, a house caught fire and collapsed soon after the family inside managed to evacuate. Officials believe an explosion may have sparked the blaze. No injuries were reported.

The storm caused major disruptions to New York City’s subway system. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority temporarily suspended service on several lines, while others faced extensive delays. Videos posted online showed water pouring into a Manhattan subway station, flooding the platform. Another image captured passengers standing on seats to avoid rising water inside a train car.

Flooding also closed sections of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway, and toppled at least one tree in the Bronx.

Emergency teams in Westchester County worked through the night to rescue drivers trapped in submerged vehicles, county spokesperson Carolyn Fortino said. “Residents are still strongly advised to avoid all travel unless fleeing an area that is subject to flooding or under an evacuation order,” she added.

Staten Island recorded between 4 and 6 inches of rain, prompting a flood warning, while parts of southeastern Pennsylvania saw even more extreme totals. Officials in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, declared a disaster emergency after more than 7 inches of rain fell in less than five hours, filling some homes with up to five feet of water. Emergency responders conducted at least 16 water rescues.

“The declaration enables us to access additional resources to support residents and accelerate recovery efforts,” Mount Joy’s emergency management coordinator Philip Colvin said. By Monday evening, water levels had begun to recede.

In Metuchen, New Jersey—about 34 miles southwest of Manhattan—Mayor Jonathan Busch said flooding was significant but had eased by nightfall. “It looks like the worst of the storm is behind us and thankfully, everyone is safe,” Busch wrote on Facebook.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Release of Epstein Files as Trump Faces Backlash

WASHINGTON (BN24) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a rare public split with Donald Trump on an issue that has ignited anger among the president’s conservative supporters.

Johnson’s remarks come amid growing frustration from Trump’s allies over what they view as the opaque handling of Epstein’s case by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who last week announced the department would not release further information.

“It’s a very delicate subject, but we should put everything out there and let the people decide it,” Johnson said in an interview with right-wing commentator Benny Johnson released Tuesday. “I agree with the sentiment that we need to put it out there.”

Epstein died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while facing sex-trafficking charges. Despite long-running conspiracy theories, the Justice Department reiterated last week that there is no secret client list and no additional disclosures planned.

Those conclusions have infuriated parts of Trump’s MAGA base, who had expected the president to fulfill campaign promises to fully expose Epstein’s connections. The controversy escalated after Bondi told Fox News earlier this year that a client list was “sitting on my desk right now to review.”

“She needs to come forward and explain that to everybody,” Speaker Johnson said, referencing Bondi’s remark. “We need the DOJ focusing on the major priorities. So let’s get this thing resolved.”

Earlier Tuesday, House Republicans defeated a Democratic attempt to add language to a bill requiring the Epstein files to be released. Even so, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee pledged to keep pressing the issue, calling on Committee Chair Jim Jordan—one of Trump’s top allies—to hold hearings with Bondi, her deputy, and FBI leaders.

Trump has moved to calm the uproar, posting on Truth Social over the weekend: “One year ago our Country was DEAD, now it’s the ‘HOTTEST’ Country anywhere in the World. Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.”

Speaking to reporters before leaving the White House for Pittsburgh, Trump defended Bondi’s handling of the case but suggested more information could still emerge. “She’s handled it very well, and it’s going to be up to her,” he said. “Whatever she thinks is credible, she should release.”

2025 Emmy Nominations Announced: See the Full List

LOS ANGELES (BN24) — The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Tuesday morning, spotlighting standout series including Severance, The White Lotus, The Studio, and Hacks.

Apple TV+’s Severance led all contenders with 27 nominations as it wrapped its acclaimed second season, followed closely by 24 nods for HBO Max’s The Penguin. HBO Max also earned 23 nominations for The White Lotus, while The Studio, also on Apple TV+, matched that total—tying The Bear for the most nominations for a comedy series in a single year.

Among the season’s milestones, 83-year-old Harrison Ford received his first-ever Emmy nomination for his supporting performance in Shrinking.

Actors Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) and Brenda Song (Running Point) announced the nominees live, with two categories—Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Talk Series—revealed exclusively on CBS Mornings.

The 77th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 14, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, who also earned a nomination for his Netflix special Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.

Below are nominees in the top categories:

Outstanding drama series

  • “Andor” (Disney+)
  • “The Diplomat” (Netflix)
  • “The Last of Us” (HBO Max)
  • “Paradise” (Hulu)
  • “The Pitt” (HBO Max)
  • “Severance” (Apple TV+)
  • “Slow Horses” (Apple TV+)
  • “The White Lotus” (HBO Max)

Outstanding comedy series

  • “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
  • “The Bear” (FX)
  • “Hacks” (HBO Max)
  • “Nobody Wants This” (Netflix)
  • “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
  • “Shrinking” (Apple TV+)
  • “The Studio” (Apple TV+)
  • “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)

Outstanding limited or anthology series

  • “Adolescence” (Netflix)
  • “Black Mirror” (Netflix)
  • “Dying for Sex” (FX)
  • “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” (Netflix)
  • “The Penguin” (HBO Max)

Outstanding television movie

  • “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” (Peacock)
  • “The Gorge” (Apple TV+)
  • “Mountainhead” (HBO Max)
  • “Nonnas” (Netflix)
  • “Rebel Ridge” (Netflix)

Outstanding reality competition program

  • “The Amazing Race” (CBS)
  • “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV)
  • “Survivor” (CBS)
  • “Top Chef” (Bravo)
  • “The Traitors” (Peacock)

Outstanding talk series

  • “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central)
  • “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC)
  • “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS)

Outstanding scripted variety series

  • “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO Max)
  • “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

Outstanding variety special (live)

  • “The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar” (Fox)
  • “Beyoncé Bowl” (Netflix)
  • “The Oscars” (ABC)
  • “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” (NBC)
  • “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” (Peacock)

Outstanding variety special (pre-recorded)

  • “Adam Sandler: Love You” (Netflix)
  • “Ali Wong: Single Lady” (Netflix)
  • “Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years” (Hulu)
  • “Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor” (Netflix)
  • “Sarah Silverman: Postmortem” (Netflix)
  • “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze” (Netflix)

Outstanding game show

  • “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC)
  • “Jeopardy” (ABC)
  • “The Price is Right” (CBS)
  • “Wheel of Fortune” (ABC)
  • “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC)

Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

  • Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
  • Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters”
  • Britt Lower, “Severance”
  • Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
  • Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

  • Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
  • Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
  • Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
  • Adam Scott, “Severance”
  • Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

  • Uzo Aduba, “The Residence”
  • Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
  • Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
  • Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
  • Jean Smart, “Hacks”

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

  • Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
  • Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
  • Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
  • Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
  • Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”

Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

  • Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
  • Meghann Fahy, “Sirens”
  • Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”
  • Cristin Milloti, “The Penguin”
  • Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”

Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

  • Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
  • Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
  • Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”
  • Brian Tyree Henry, “Dope Thief”
  • Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”

Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series

  • Patricia Arquette, “Severance”
  • Carrie Coon, “The White Lotus”
  • Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt”
  • Julianne Nicholson, “Paradise”
  • Parker Posey, “The White Lotus”
  • Natasha Rothwell, “The White Lotus”
  • Aimee Lou Wood, “The White Lotus”

Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series

  • Zach Cherry, “Severance”
  • Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus”
  • Jason Isaacs, “The White Lotus”
  • James Marsden, “Paradise”
  • Sam Rockwell, “The White Lotus”
  • Tramell Tillman, “Severance”
  • John Turturro, “Severance”

Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

  • Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
  • Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”
  • Kathryn Hahn, “The Studio”
  • Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
  • Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”
  • Jessica Williams, “Shrinking”

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

  • Ike Barinholtz. “The Studio”
  • Colman Domingo, “The Four Seasons”
  • Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
  • Jeff Hiller, “Somebody Somewhere”
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
  • Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
  • Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”

Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

  • Erin Doherty, “Adolescence”
  • Ruth Negga, “Presumed Innocent”
  • Deirdre O’Connell, “The Penguin”
  • Chloë Sevigny, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
  • Jenny Slate, “Dying for Sex”
  • Christine Tremarco, “Adolescence”

Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

  • Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
  • Bill Camp, “Presumed Innocent”
  • Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
  • Rob Delaney, “Dying for Sex”
  • Peter Sarsgaard, “Presumecd Innocent”
  • Ashley Walters, “Adolescence”

Outstanding guest actress in a drama series

  • Jane Alexander, “Severance”
  • Gwendoline Christie, “Severance”
  • Kaitlyn Dever, “The Last of Us”
  • Cherry Jones, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
  • Catherine O’Hara, “The Last of Us”
  • Merritt Wever, “Severance”

Outstanding guest actor in a drama series

  • Giancarlo Esposito, “The Boys”
  • Scott Glenn, “The White Lotus”
  • Shawn Hatosy, “The Pitt”
  • Joe Pantoliano, “The Last of Us”
  • Forest Whitaker, “Andor”
  • Jeffrey Wright, “The Last of Us”

Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series

  • Olivia Colman, “The Bear”
  • Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Bear”
  • Cynthia Erivo, “Poker Face”
  • Robby Hoffman, “Hacks”
  • Zoë Kravitz, “The Studio”
  • Julianne Nicholson, “Hacks”

Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series

  • Jon Bernthal, “The Bear”
  • Bryan Cranston, “The Studio”
  • Dave Franco, “The Studio”
  • Ron Howard, “The Studio”
  • Anthony Mackie, “The Studio”
  • Martin Scorsese, “The Studio”

Outstanding directing for a drama series

  • “Andor,” Janus Metz (“Who Are You?”)
  • “The Pitt,” Amanda Marsalis (“6 P.M.”)
  • “The Pitt,” John Wells (“7 A.M.”)
  • “Severance,” Jessica Lee Gagné (“Chikhai Bardo”)
  • “Severance,” Ben Stiller (“Gold Harbor)
  • “Slow Horses,” Adam Randall (“Hello Goodbye”)
  • “The White Lotus,” Mike White (“Amor Fati”)

Outstanding directing for a comedy series

  • “The Bear,” Ayo Edebiri (“Napkins”)
  • “Hacks,” Lucia Aniello (“A Slippery Slope”)
  • “Mid-Century Modern,” James Burrows (“Here’s To You, Mrs. Schneiderman”)
  • “The Rehearsal,” Nathan Fielder (“Pilot’s Code”)
  • “The Studio,” Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg (“The Oner”)

Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie

  • “Adolescence,” Philip Barantini
  • “Dying for Sex,” Shannon Murphy (“It’s Not That Serious”)
  • “The Penguin,” Helen Shaver (“Cent’anni”)
  • “The Penguin,” Jennifer Getzinger (“A Great or Little Thing”)
  • “Sirens,” Nicole Kassell (“Exile”)
  • “Zero Day,” Leslie Linka Glatter

Outstanding writing for a drama series

  • “Andor,” Dan Gilroy (“Welcome to the Rebellion”)
  • “The Pitt,” Joe Sachs (“2 P.M.”)
  • “The Pitt,” R. Scott Gemmill (“7 A.M.”)
  • “Severance,” Dan Erickson (“Cold Harbor”)
  • “Slow Horses,” Will Smith (“Hello Goodbye”)
  • “The White Lotus,” Mike White (“Full-Moon Party”)

Outstanding writing for a comedy series

  • “Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brunson (“Back To School”)
  • “Hacks,” Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky (“A Slippery Slope”)
  • “The Rehearsal,” Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Lock-Norton and Eric Notarnicola (“Pilot’s Code”)
  • “Somebody Somewhere,” Hanna Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett (“AGG”)
  • “The Studio,” Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez (“The Promotion”)
  • “What We Do in the Shadows,” Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms (“The Finale”)

Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie

  • “Adolescence,” Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham
  • “Black Mirror,” Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali (“Common People”)
  • “Dying for Sex,” Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether (“Good Value Diet Soda”)
  • “The Penguin,” Lauren LeFranc (“A Great or Little Thing”)
  • “Say Nothing,” Joshua Zetumer (“The People in the Dirt”)

Outstanding writing for a variety series

  • “The Daily Show”
  • “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”
  • “Saturday Night Live”

Source: cbsnews

Doctor Among 4 Dead in Southend Airport Plane Crash; One Body Still Unrecovered

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, England (BN24) — A doctor was among four people killed when a medical transport plane crashed and erupted in a fireball at London Southend Airport, authorities said Tuesday, as efforts continued to recover the final victim’s remains.

Two Dutch pilots and a Chilean-born nurse also died in the crash, which happened Sunday afternoon shortly after the aircraft had dropped off a patient in the United Kingdom and was departing for its return to the Netherlands.

Essex Police said three of the victims’ bodies have been recovered and that investigators expect to retrieve the fourth within the next 24 hours.

Although formal identifications are pending, the male doctor on board was named in media reports as Dr. Matthias Eyl, 46, a German national. The nurse was identified as Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz, 31, originally from Chile but also holding German nationality. All four people killed were foreign nationals, police confirmed.

The victims had been traveling in a medical flight operated by Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands. The flight had been chartered to transport a patient to London for medical treatment.

Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin of Essex Police said a joint effort between officers, the coroner and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is underway to recover evidence and determine what caused the aircraft to plunge into the ground.

John Johnson, who was at the airport with his family, described watching in horror as the plane banked sharply after takeoff and flipped upside down before crashing.

“There was a big fireball,” Johnson said. “Everybody was in shock witnessing it.”

The blaze erupted moments after the aircraft hit the ground, sending a column of flames and smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles.

Lisa Fitzsimons of the AAIB cautioned that it was “too early to speculate” on the cause of the crash. Investigators are examining the wreckage and collecting physical and electronic evidence at the scene.

London Southend Airport remained closed Tuesday, with officials saying the airport would stay shut “until further notice.”

“The friends and families of those lost on Sunday are at the forefront of our minds,” the airport said in a statement.

Zeusch Aviation confirmed that its SUZ1 flight was involved in the accident and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

A GoFundMe campaign set up to support the family of Rojas Ortiz had raised more than £5,800 by Tuesday evening.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or has video of the incident to come forward.

“The scale of the work being undertaken by many agencies here should not be underestimated,” Cronin said. “That work at the scene will continue today and further into the week as we seek to find the answers to what happened.”

Opposition leader Keir Starmer paid tribute to those killed, writing on X: “Terrible news that four people tragically lost their lives in yesterday’s plane crash at Southend Airport. My thoughts are with their families and loved ones.”