6 h. ago Watch Nemo’s statement as Eurovision winner to return trophy over Israel’s participation

A Eurovision winner has announced that they will return their trophy after Israel was permitted to compete in next year’s competition.

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11 h. ago Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winnerNemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy

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13 h. ago Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy over Israel’s participation

‘I no longer feel this trophy belongs on my shelf,’ they announced

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42 h. ago Eurovision used to be a campy joy – but it has become a cynical way to whitewash war | Arwa Mahdawi

The song contest continues with its mission of ‘unity and cultural exchange’ by rolling out the red carpet for Israel, even though at least four countries have pulled out in protest A new acronym emerged a couple of months into Israel’s bombardment of Gaza: WCNSF. “Wounded child, no surviving family”. That acronym is unique to Gaza, experts like paediatrician Dr Tanya Haj-Hasan with Médecins Sans Frontières have said. Normally it’s rare for doctors to treat a child who has lost their entire family. But there has been nothing “normal” about the genocide in Gaza, where whole bloodlines have been wiped out and there are more child amputees than anywhere else in the world. Nothing normal about scores of doctors coming back from a landscape of rubble with reports of kids being deliberately targeted by Israeli snipers.Despite a supposed ceasefire being in place, Gaza remains hell on earth. Essential medical supplies are not getting in and Amnesty International has said Israel is still com...

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3 d. ago FIFA issue apology after World Cup winner forced to wear gloves to touch trophy

The FIFA World Cup draw for 2026 had plenty of things going on, with an apology issued by the football governing body for one moment spotted with the Jules Rimet trophy

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7 d. ago Arsene Wenger predicts World Cup 2026 winners with England to miss out and Argentina not defending trophy

ARSENE WENGER claims England could win the World Cup but admits the Three Lions are not as good as France. England will discover their opponents on Friday for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada with the draw due to start at 5pm. Former Arsenal boss Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global...

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2 w. ago William and Kate send a sweet message to Robert Irwin after his Dancing with the Stars win

The Prince and Princess of Wales used their official Instagram page to publicly praise the crowned winner of the season 34 finale, who took home the trophy alongside dancer Witney Carson.

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2 w. ago British Jewish group: 'Strong whiff of antisemitism' to protest of Israel immigration event at London synagogue

British Jewish group: 'Strong whiff of antisemitism' to protest of Israel immigration event at London synagogue  The Times of Israel

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3 w. ago CMA Awards 2025 Winners: Rising star Ella Langley takes home first trophy for duet with Riley Green on country's biggest night

Leading nominees for the award show - all nominated for six honors apiece - included Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson - who was also hosting the proceedings.

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4 w. ago DWTS winner Bobby Bones reveals he returned Mirrorball trophy over ‘hurtful’ criticisms from hosts

Bergeron issued an apology to the radio host after the incident

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4 w. ago Protesters call for Israel to be banned from football at UEFA Euro 2028 launch event

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the official UEFA Euro 2028 launch on Wednesday (12 November), calling for Israel to be banned from participating in UEFA competitions.

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