39 h. ago As Israel is cleared to compete, Eurovision’s future hangs in the balance

The European Broadcasting Union will allow Israel to compete at next year’s contest, a decision that has prompted four countries to boycott the event. Roisin O’Connor asks whether Eurovision can ever get back to the joyful celebration it once was

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46 h. ago BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision as four countries boycott event

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia lead action protesting against Israeli conduct in Gaza war

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46 h. ago Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event

BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest

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56 h. ago The events that led to countries boycotting 2026 Eurovision over Israel

The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna

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57 h. ago BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision 2026 as four countries pledge to boycott event

Ireland, Spain and Netherlands lead action protesting at Israeli conduct in war with Gaza

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57 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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59 h. ago Eurovision 2026 in chaos as four countries boycott over Israel

Four countries have announced they will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel's involvement was confirmed

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59 h. ago Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participationIreland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision after Israel was given the all-clear to compete in the 2026 song contest despite calls by several participating broadcasters for its exclusion over the war in Gaza.No vote on Israel’s participation was held on Thursday at the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the body that organises the competition. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision Song Contest 2026 over Israel

In September, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia threatened to withdraw unless Israel was excluded over the war in Gaza.

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59 h. ago Multiple countries boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel allowed to compete

The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s role in the contest amid its conduct in Gaza

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64 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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8 d. ago Cate Blanchett dedicates Freedom of the City of London to ‘those fleeing persecution’

Cate Blanchett dedicates Freedom of the City of London to ‘those fleeing persecution’  The Independent

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8 d. ago Iran to boycott World Cup draw in protest over US visa numbers

The delegation will boycott the draw ceremony in Washington next week over what it described as ‘unsportsmanlike actions’ by US officials

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Why 2 new art spaces in central London are dedicated to decolonisation  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Top baby names of 2026 predicted with a 2015 influence for boys

The top-selling book of this year will inspire girls' names in 2026

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3 w. ago Pet Shop Boys announce 2026 London shows dedicated to 'obscure' tracks · News ⟋ RA

Pet Shop Boys announce 2026 London shows dedicated to 'obscure' tracks · News ⟋ RA  Resident Advisor

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Pets corner tycoon Dean Richmond was forced to issue a grovelling apology after the celebrations spectacularly backfired and led to an angry confrontation with villagers.

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