2 h. ago Four countries pull out of Eurovision 2026 after Israel is allowed to compete

Multiple countries, including Ireland, have chosen to boycott Eurovision 2026 after the European Broadcasting Union decided to allow Israel to compete in the competition

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5 h. ago Eurovision 2026: Several countries WITHDRAW as Israel allowed to compete

Several broadcasters around Europe have said they will boycott Eurovision next year after Israel was given the go-ahead to take part in the competition

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10 h. ago Eurovision members facing major decision over Israel's future at contest as boycott threats loom

Countries including Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands have threatened to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to remain in the competition.

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12 h. ago Eurovision holds crisis meeting over Israel: Competition at risk as countries threaten to quit if Jewish state is allowed to enter while Germany says it may walk if they ARE banned

The meeting at the European Broadcasting Union headquarters in Geneva will take place to discuss Eurovision rule change

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22 h. ago It's making your mind up time: Eurovision bosses to decide today whether Israel will be allowed to compete

The Eurovision Song Contest faces a 'watershed moment' as it decides whether Israel can participate in next year's competition.

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8 d. ago Livingston MP secures CAHMS crisis meeting with government minister

Gregor Poynton wrote directly to the Scottish Government outlining the issues raised and calling for urgent action.

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1 week ago West Ham set for major new injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

Nuno Espirito Santo should see thin attacking options bolstered for meeting with crisis-stricken champions

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1 week ago BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets

MPs will examine Michael Prescott’s claims of liberal bias in coverage of Gaza, racial diversity and trans issuesThe BBC has been plunged into crisis by the sudden resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the head of news, Deborah Turness. Their departure followed a disagreement over how to respond to a memo from its former external adviser Michael Prescott, in which he claimed there were “serious and systemic problems” at the corporation. He alleged liberal bias in its coverage of the US election, Gaza and racial diversity and transgender issues.Their decision shocked many in New Broadcasting House, but what emerged in the hours after their departure was talk of a rightwing “coup”, board splits and crippling delays. Continue reading...

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1 week ago French winemakers ‘battle for survival’ as minister prepares for crisis talks

Vineyard owners say sales slump, Trump tariffs and worst harvest in 70 years have put producers in danger of closureFrench winemakers are often accused of viewing the glass as half empty. Dire warnings about the state of the sector – one of the three pillars of the country’s economy – are a hardy perennial blamed on everything from geopolitics to a drop in the number of drinkers.Before a crisis meeting with the agriculture minister on Monday, vineyard owners say an unprecedented series of setbacks, including some of the worst harvests in 70 years, has left many of them on their last legs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The two extraordinary young activists making me feel optimistic at Cop30

In today’s newsletter: Despite valid criticisms, the summits are filled with smart, passionate people dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt is easy to criticise the UN climate conferences. But unless you’ve been, there’s one wonderful, almost miraculous, thing that you may not be aware of: it is a beautiful gathering of humanity, people from virtually every country on Earth, all thrown together in common cause.What’s more, many are incredibly smart, passionate and dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis. The more of them you meet, the more your hope grows that global heating can be defeated.Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis findsTropical cyclone Fina intensifies to category two and could hit NT coast on FridayEngland’s Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘ Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Seth Meyers on Trump: ‘The most unpopular president of all time’

Late-night host spoke about growing discontent among Republicans after issues over both policy and the Jeffrey Epstein scandalSeth Meyers spoke about rising tensions within the Republican party with Donald Trump losing support from his base over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.The Late Night host spoke about yesterday’s dramatic meeting in the situation room to discuss Epstein, an ongoing crisis that has seen the president becoming “wildly unpopular”. Continue reading...

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3 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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3 w. ago Manchester United 'enter race' for Germany wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn amid Arsenal links

Teenage midfielder is already a regular starter in 2. Bundesliga

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3 w. ago Regulator gives Ovo more time to meet capital adequacy rules

Energy supplier has been struggling to meet new requirements introduced after 2021 energy crisis

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