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Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK tells UN it will confront Putin’s planes if they violate Nato airspace

Putin’s airspace incursions risk ‘direct armed confrontation’ with Nato, Yvette Cooper says

The Independent UK

China and India among 23 countries to compete in Russia’s answer to Eurovision

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The Independent UK

Russia brings back Soviet-era international singing contest to rival Eurovision

The new competition, called Intervision, comes at the behest of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

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Can David Lammy now be held to account on Gaza?

Letters: Hillsborough law | Israel and Eurovision | Narrowboat politeness | Saying sorry | Labour’s missing strategy

The Guardian - UK

Irish deputy premier backs mooted Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

Ireland is among countries which have said they will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates.

Evening Standard

Spain announces boycott of Eurovision unless Israel is withdrawn

SPAIN will not be participating in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete, the state broadcaster announced

The National (Scotland)

Spain is the latest country to threaten with Eurovision boycott if Israel participates

Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip

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Resignation or neutral flag: How do you solve a problem like Israel in Eurovision 2026?

The crisis deepens for Europe’s most watched entertainment show, with outrage spreading over Israel’s participation in Eurovision Song Contest. Faced with several EU broadcasters’ threats to pull out of the 2026 edition, the European Broadcasting Union seems to have found an unofficial solution...

Euronews

Eurovision Will 'Respect' Any Boycott Decisions Over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest will respect countries' decisions on participating in next year's competition, its chief said Friday, after several European broadcasters threatened a boycott if Israel takes part.

International Business Times

Netherlands threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel also participates

The Netherlands has joined several countries urging the Eurovision Song Contest to exclude Israel due to its actions in Gaza

The Independent UK

Dutch broadcaster joins RTE in proposed boycott of Eurovision over Israel

The Irish station said multiple members of the European Broadcasting Union have raised concerns about the participation of Israel.

Evening Standard

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision if Israel participates

IRELAND will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced ...

The National (Scotland)

Fans tear "disgusting" new Eurovision logo to shreds

There are some very strong opinions on the new look.

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How do you move a beloved Swedish church down the road? With prayer, engineering and some Eurovision

The Kiruna Church and its belfry are being moved along a 5-kilometer route east to a new city center in northern Sweden as part of the town’s relocation

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What happens when a Eurovision band turns to the dark side? Lord Of The Lost’s new album almost answers that question

The first entry in a planned trilogy, Opvs Noir, Vol. 1 sees Lord Of The Lost shed their vibrant look while retaining their goth/glam bluster

Euronews

Eurovision faces pressure from EU lawmakers over 'rigged' televoting

A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this year’s song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries.

The Independent UK

Thom Yorke calls Netanyahu an ‘extremist’ who ‘needs to be stopped’ after fan criticism

Radiohead frontman addressed decision to walk off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestine protester

The Independent UK

Britney Spears reportedly triggers police response after lighting a cigarette on flight

Flight attendants were reportedly alarmed by her actions and ordered her to put out the cigarette

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The Independent UK

Eurovision responds to accusations it encourages voting ‘manipulation’ after Israel performance

In a statement, director Martin Green said he did not want questions surrounding Eurovision voting to overshadow JJ’s win for Austria

The Independent UK

Eurovision winner JJ calls for Israel to be excluded from 2026 contest

Israel’s Eurovision entrant Yuval Raphael finished second to the Austrian singer in the 2025 contest

The Independent UK

Eurovision broadcasters call for probe after Israeli singer’s near-win

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Evening Standard

Eurovision hit with 'rigging' claims as TV networks demand investigation after Israel's second-place finish

Spain's RTVE and Belgium's VRT demand a probe into the Eurovision voting

The Independent UK

What can the UK actually do if Israel is sanctioned over Gaza bombardment?

Keir Starmer faces calls to impose restrictions on everything from sales of fighter-jet parts to bans from international music events

The Independent UK

Eurovision accused of ‘encouraging manipulation’ after Israel’s near-win

Public broadcasters for Spain and Belgium have complained to the contest’s organisers, the European Broadcasting Union

Euronews

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is now over, but political tension, voting doubts and differing positions haunt the European song contest.

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