Children in Need returns with EastEnders and Gladiators sketches and live music McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Eurovision entrants Remember Monday are amongst this year’s live acts The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
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. Euronews · Nov 13, 2025
Canada pushes to join Eurovision: ‘This is about protecting our identity’ Country explores taking part in the glitzy song contest as it distances from the US and seeks to deepen ties with Europe The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025
From Love Island To Eurovision — Antigoni Buxton Set To Represent Cyprus In 2026 Singer-songwriter and former Love Island contestant Antigoni Buxton has been confirmed as Cyprus's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, blending Mediterranean pop with modern flair. International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025
Eurovision hero Sam Ryder takes on role as Jesus Christ Superstar The Space Man singer said he was honoured to take lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera, due to open at the London Palladium next summer The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025
Sam Ryder invites the public to a concert with a difference, promising 'heart, soul and charisma' EXCLUSIVE: The Eurovision star fronts a conceptual new Channel 4 talent show alongside Paloma Faith and Alison Hammond and says old-style TV singing competitions have had their day Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Remember Monday: 'Eurovision was the best thing we’ve ever done — it’s opened so many doors' EXCLUSIVE Since representing the UK in Switzerland, the girl group tell The Standard they’ve been living their best lives — with plenty more ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’ moments along the way Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025
SBS gets viewer pushback over decision not to join Eurovision boycott if Israel allowed Broadcaster’s acting MD says it’s crucial in these ‘troubling times’ to be impartial. Plus: ABC’s John Lyons takes on Trump The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025
More than 80% of Britons oppose Israel taking part in Eurovision amid Gaza 'genocide' The survey found that most want the UK to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Majority of Brits support Israel being banned from Eurovision, poll finds An overwhelming majority of Brits support Israel being banned from Eurovision, a new poll has found. The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025
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. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026 European Broadcasting Union says vote required after several nations threaten potential boycott The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Kyiv can ‘fight and win all of Ukraine back’ in major U-turn The US president accused Vladimir Putin of ‘bad leadership’ during an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says US would defend Poland and Baltic states from Russian attack It comes as the UK sent fighter jets to Poland in a warning to Putin to stay out of Nato territory after repeated incursions The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 Inside Russia’s revamped answer to Eurovision as winner crowned in night of glitter and geopolitics Duc Phuc's song ‘Phu Dong Thien Vuong’ won with a heady mix of pop, rap and dubstep
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 Photos from Russia's Intervision song contest created after exclusion from Eurovision Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won the inaugural Intervision song contest in Moscow taking home 30 million rubles, approximately $360,000 U.S. dollars.
International Business Times · Sep 20, 2025 Russia's USSR-era Rival To 'Decadent' Eurovision Born Anew With artists from more than 20 countries and ambitions for a billion-plus viewers, Russia on Saturday revived its Intervision song contest, which Moscow hopes will compete with a "decadent" Eurovision.
The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025 Intervision: Russia’s bid to rival Eurovision song contest – but with more conservative values If you were to read this: “Unity through music: top artists from across the globe come together on one stage to inspire and unite millions” you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an advertising blurb for next year’s Eurovision. But it isn’t. On the contrary, it’s the slogan for this…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025 China, India and Belarus line up for Russia’s rival version of Eurovision Intervision promises to be lighter on sequins and heavier on patriotic ballads than its European counterpart
Euronews · Sep 18, 2025 Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 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 · Sep 17, 2025 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
Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025 Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest? Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Voices: I’m a fan, but it’s time the UK pulled out of Eurovision COMMENT: As Spain becomes the first of the ‘Big Five’ backers to say it will boycott the song contest if Israel is allowed to participate, Pablo O’Hana says the BBC should follow suit
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025 SBS resists calls to join EU boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to compete Israeli media had reported nation had been asked to step aside or compete under a neutral symbol due to controversies over Gaza war