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Eurovision 2027 in Chaos as Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Contest Over War Row: 'It Is No Longer Neutral'

AVROTROS has quit Eurovision 2027 over neutrality concerns, but the Netherlands could still compete through a replacement broadcaster.

International Business Times UK

Under-18s and Lip-Syncing Banned as Eurovision Tightens Rules Ahead of Bulgaria 2027

The EBU has announced new Eurovision rules for 2027, raising the minimum age for performers to 18 and revising hosting rights due to geopolitical concerns, ensuring live performance integrity.

International Business Times UK

Eurovision winner ineligible to host if involved in ‘armed conflict’

The European Broadcasting Union has announced the changes following an annual review of the song contest.

Evening Standard

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Europe is cracking down on ‘sexualised’ broadcasting in women’s athletics. Australia must catch up

European Athletics has partnered with the European Broadcasting Union – the world’s leading alliance of public service media – to launch a landmark publication that seeks to prevent women athletes from being sexualised.

The Conversation

New Photography Guidelines For Women’s Sports Turn Internet Into Battleground Over Real Motive For Change

Olympic pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw spoke about having seen inappropriate videos of herself using footage from broadcasts of her sporting events.

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O Canada! Eurovision Song Contest welcomes first new country since 2015

Canada will sing at next Eurovision Song Contest after the country's public broadcaster confirmed full membership of the European Broadcasting Union - allowing them to compete in the world's biggest competition of its kind.

Euronews

Canada to make historic Eurovision song contest debut at Bulgaria 2027

The North American nation is the first new country to join the contest since Australia in 2015

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Canada becomes member of EBU opening up path to Eurovision Song Contest entry

Canada’s membership comes after a revision to the EBU’s statutes, approved by its general assembly on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2026: a win for Bulgaria, fourth for Australia, and continued controversy for broadcasters

In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria have taken home the crystal microphone trophy for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara’s infectious dance hit Bangaranga.

The Conversation

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

The Independent UK

Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and more sign open letter asking the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from participating in Eurovision 2026

"We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be complicit"

Louder

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest

The Independent UK

Eurovision expands to Asia with brand new song contest set to launch this year

Bangkok will host the inaugural final on November 14

Evening Standard

Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year

Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.

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International Business Times UK

Eurovision Boycott Continues: Iceland Joins Other Countries In Protesting Israel's Participation

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.

The Independent UK

As Israel is cleared to compete, Eurovision’s future hangs in the balance

COMMENT: The European Broadcasting Union will allow Israel to compete at next year’s contest, a decision that has prompted four countries to boycott the event. Roisin O’Connor asks whether Eurovision can ever get back to the joyful celebration it once was

Euronews

Canada’s European pivot: Could an inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest be next?

Canada is exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision, something officials say reflects the country's effort to assert its cultural independence and deepen ties with Europe. The EBU has confirmed early talks are underway, but no decision has been made.

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45% of AI-generated news is wrong, new study warns — here’s what happened when I tested it myself

A new study from the European Broadcasting Union found that nearly half of AI-generated news responses contain serious errors. I put the top bots to the test, and the results were even more surprising than expected.

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AI assistants 'not reliable' when it comes to news, major European study finds

A major study by the European Broadcasting Union on artificial intelligence has found that AI assistants such as ChatGPT made errors around half the time when users asked for information about news and current affairs.

Euronews

Eurovision cancels vote over Israel's competing in song contest

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has pushed to December a vote planned for next month over Israel's Eurovision participation after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

The Independent UK

Eurovision postpones vote on Israel’s participation in 2026 citing ‘recent developments in Middle East’

The European Broadcasting Union says decision on Israel’s participation will now be made in December

Euronews

Eurovision crisis: EBU confirms broadcasters to vote on excluding Israel in November

Amid growing pressure from European nations calling for Israel to be excluded due to the war in Gaza, the EBU has announced an extraordinary meeting will take place in November, during which an online vote will decide whether Israel gets to go to Eurovision 2026.

The Guardian - UK

European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026

European Broadcasting Union says vote required after several nations threaten potential boycott

Evening Standard

Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

The Independent UK

BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest

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