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Eurovision Security Drags Protester Out In Handcuffs As Crowd Screams 'Stop The Genocide' During Israel Performance

A protester was reportedly removed in handcuffs as chants of 'Stop the genocide' echoed through the arena during Israel's Eurovision 2026 performance in Vienna, sparking major backlash online.

International Business Times UK

Scott Mills 'boycotting Eurovision' after being replaced as he's 'desperate to speak out' on BBC firing

He was fired from Radio 2 in March after it emerged he was investigated over alleged ‘serious sexual offences’ against a teenage boy

Evening Standard

Boy George ‘so sad’ he did not make Eurovision final with San Marino entry

The singer was part of the San Marino entry alongside Senhit with their song Superstar but the pair were eliminated from the contest on Tuesday.

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Boy George calls Eurovision cameo ‘fabulous’ despite San Marino’s semi-final exit

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Israel given Eurovision warning over breaking voting rules

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The Independent UK

Israel’s Eurovision controversy explained and why so many countries are boycotting

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Boy George speaks out after his Eurovision performance with San Marino fails to make the final

Culture Club star joined San Marino’s entry SENHIT for a disco-influenced performance

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Eurovision semi-finals: What to expect, how to watch and who is among favourites to win

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

Euronews

Favourite Finland and Israel make it through to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

Euronews

Eurovision 2026 Divides Fans With Wild Song About The Differences Between Australia & Austria

While Aussies will have to wait for Delta Goodrem to perform in Semi-Final Two, our country got a special shoutout during the interval act.

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Israel booed at Eurovision semi-final with 'stop the genocide' chants as singer given strict formal warning

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, 28, was told off by Eurovision bosses over his interaction with fans

Evening Standard

Eurovision kicks off in Vienna as five broadcasters boycott contest over Israel

As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary with the first semi-final in Vienna on Tuesday evening, Europe’s biggest live television music event is unfolding under the shadow of an unprecedented political boycott over Israel’s war in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

Portugal’s Eurovision 2026 entry Bandidos do Cante share ‘the one thing people should know about us’

Portuguese band explore the idea of ‘saudade’ in their song ‘Rosa’

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026: Running order for tonight’s final and which countries are competing

UK’s Look Mum No Computer will be competing against favourites including Finland, Greece and Australia

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How to watch Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final 1 — Free Streams, Release Date & TV Schedule

15 countries go head-to-head in the first semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as Vienna plays host to the popular musical competition.

The Guardian - UK

Fire up the Furby synth! Meet UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer at his mind-boggling music museum

Sam Battle is a retro audio tech obsessive. Our writer gets a tour of his museum just as he plays his prized exhibit: a 1,000-oscillators-strong Megadrone!

The Guardian - UK

Irish TV to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s inclusion

National broadcaster RTÉ accused of antisemitism for decision to screen satirical 1996 Eurovision episode in boycott of contest

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2026 boycott explained as countries and broadcasters pull out over Israel's war in Gaza

Five countries who are Eurovision’s biggest financial contributors are refusing to take part this year

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Evening Standard

RTE using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

The broadcaster is boycotting Eurovision and will show an episode of Father Ted in its place.

The Independent UK

Finland’s Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen on the ‘sad’ meaning behind their Eurovision 2026 song

Finnish duo open up about the ‘deep and sad’ meaning behind their original song

The Independent UK

Ireland ditches Eurovision final broadcast in boycott over Israel participation

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The Independent UK

‘Ya Ya Ya!’ Meet Jonas Lovv, the rock singer representing Norway at Eurovision 2026

Norwegian singer is hoping to impress the public and judges with his full-throttle rock song ‘Ya Ya Ya’

The Independent UK

Ireland to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision as it boycotts song contest over Israel

Irish broadcaster RTE 2 will air ‘A Song For Europe’, the classic sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode

Euronews

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026 live: Bulgaria wins nail-biting final as Israel comes second and UK comes dead last

Bulgaria’s DARA wins with her song ‘Bangaranga’, while Israel landed in a close second place for the second year running

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