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  "id": 7464224,
  "title": "Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/welsh-actor-matthew-rhys-makes-emmy-awards-history-with-double-win-7464224",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:50:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlykdx48xrpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welsh actor Matthew Rhys achieved a historical double win at the Emmy Awards, becoming the first individual to secure two lead acting prizes in a single evening. He received accolades for his performances in supernatural TV comedy Widow's Bay and psychological thriller The Beast In Me. Rhys dedicated his second award to the people of Wales, acknowledging their role in supporting his career. Other prominent winners included Jean Smart, Allison Janney, and Stephen Colbert. Rhys expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent his small but mighty nation.",
  "summary": "He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.",
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        "published": "2026-09-15T02:27:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/welsh-actor-matthew-rhys-makes-emmy-awards-history-with-double-win-7467254",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:16:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/welsh-actor-matthew-rhys-makes-emmy-awards-history-with-double-win",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:16:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Emmy Awards 2026 FULL Winners List: Matthew Rhys Makes History With 2 Lead Actor Awards, Widow’s Bay Dominates With 14 Wins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/emmy-awards-2026-full-winners-list-matthew-rhys-makes-history-with-2",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:23:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart make history; The Pitt wins big",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/emmy-awards-2026-full-winners-list-matthew-rhys-jean-smart-make",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:44:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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