2 h. ago Calls for Russia’s frozen assets held in Belgium to be used in rebuilding Ukraine

Brussels-based Euroclear holds most of Russia’s frozen assets, but some say confiscation could be ‘an act of war’The boxy glass and steel tower at a traffic-clogged junction on King Albert II Boulevard hardly stands out among the other buildings in the business district of north Brussels, the Belgian capital’s answer to Manhattan or La Défense in Paris.But unlike its neighbours, the institution housed in this bland postmodern building opposite a branch of Domino’s Pizza is caught up in a geopolitical maelstrom. It is Euroclear, a little-known body that houses most of the Russian state’s frozen assets and now finds itself in the middle of a debate about international justice. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Eurovision fans emotional as they predict Celine Dion twist ahead of grand final

Celine Dion made a cameo during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 tonight in a video message amid speculation she will return for the grand final

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9 h. ago Alexa Chung puts on a racy display in a blue sheer PVC dress as she attends Vogue event in London

Alexa Chung turned heads at the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Winner Announcement 2025, held at the five-star hotel The London EDITION on Tuesday. 

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9 h. ago Fans slam 'worst Eurovision song ever' as semi finals kick off with 'Jedward tribute'

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is underway in Switzerland – but fans have been less than impressed with the offerings during the first live semi final tonight (May 13)

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9 h. ago Switzerland's Eurovision star hit with major 'technical problems' mid

The Eurovision Song Contest returned tonight for the first semi-final of the competition but things didn't seem to go to plan for host Switzerland's act Zoë Më in a performance

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13 h. ago Who are the Eurovision 2025 hosts? Everything you need to know

As the Eurovision Song Contest comes around, fans are eager to know more about the hosts of the iconic international music competition.

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13 h. ago Jedward tease Eurovision return representing a different country

EXCLUSIVE The Irish twins have represented their homeland twice, but with someone from Norway flying the flag for the Emerald Isle this year, they could be tempted to try their luck elsewhere

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13 h. ago Eurovision fans are just noticing where they have seen Cyprus act Theo Evan before

The Eurovision Song Contest will see 15 acts compete for a place in the grand final, with the first semi-final taking place tonight.

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13 h. ago Eurovision's Cyprus act Theo Evan's TV past as he starred in global hit series

The Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, this year as the first 15 acts go head to head for a place in Saturday's grand final

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15 h. ago Eurovision's biggest UK flops including very famous pop star with 4 number ones

The UK has had mixed fortunes at the Eurovision Song Contest over the years - with some famous faces trying (and failing) to represent us at the iconic music competition

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15 h. ago UK Eurovision flops from reality star to Coronation Street actor who failed to make the cut

As the nation gets ready to watch the Eurovision Song Contest, we take a look back at some of the famous faces who have tried - and failed - to make an impact on the stage

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15 h. ago Eurovision 2025: Israeli hopeful says she is ‘mentally prepared’ for backlash

Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns surrounding Israel's participation in the competition.

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17 h. ago Eurovision lawyers called in as 'potential hack of rehearsal footage' leaks

The Eurovision Song Contest has called in lawyers and a "cyber security team" after rehearsal footage of the competition was leaked online following a "potential hack"

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20 h. ago Eurovision Song Contest kicks off tonight as spandex and fire take over Switzerland

Countries from across Europe – and a few beyond, like Israel and Australia – have sent an act to Eurovision, with this year’s contest set in Switzerland because Swiss singer Nemo won the contest last year

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22 h. ago Eurovision host Scott Mills makes drastic pledge if Remember Monday succeed

BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills has made a promise to fans if the UK's entry Remember Monday wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

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22 h. ago Scott Mills makes Eurovision tattoo vow if UK's Remember Monday triumphs in 2025 final

BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills has made a pledge to his loyal listener base of what he plans to do if the UK's entry Remember Monday triumphs in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025

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23 h. ago Scott Mills tells Rylan Clark 'that could be a problem' as he predicts BBC Radio 2 struggle

BBC Radio 2 star Scott Mills opened up about a certain Eurovision Song Contest tradition and how he's expecting a week full of laughter with Rylan Clark as they "have such a ball"

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31 h. ago Eurovision's Rylan Clark reveals he kept Doctor Who role 'super private'

Rylan Clark will appear in a Eurovision Song Contest themed episode of Doctor Who on the weekend ahead of the BBC airing the grand final of this year's actual contest

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35 h. ago Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza in what Trump calls a ‘good faith step’

American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border after masked fighters hand him over to Red Cross Hamas has freed the last living US citizen it held in Gaza, soldier Edan Alexander, in a unilateral move Donald Trump described as a “good faith step” towards ending the war and bringing home all remaining hostages.The release of 20-year-old Alexander, a dual national serving in the Israel Defense Forces who spent 584 days in captivity after he was seized from his base on 7 October 2023, was agreed with little Israeli involvement beyond practical coordination on the ground. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Which countries don’t compete in Eurovision? Israel prepares for semi

Israel are competing in this year’s competition despite large criticism. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?

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