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Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest will be debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting Thursday, following calls to exclude the country over its Gaza war tactics.

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President of RTVE reaffirms Spain's veto of Israel at Eurovision 2026

After weeks of moves by delegations such as the Austrian delegacy, which is pushing to keep the country accused of perpetrating genocide at Eurovision, José Pablo López has reiterated RTVE's initial position: it's either Spain or Israel for Eurovision 2026.

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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