Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation ⊖
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Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.
Eurovision song contest 2026 – live ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
It’s time for the 70th annual musica extravaganza – this time from Vienna (and minus a few of the usual faces). Join us for every wild moment
It wouldn’t be Eurovision without a vaguely irresponsible …
Eurovision fans descend on Vienna for most controversial contest in event's 70-year history - as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel demonstrators wave flags ○
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
The slogan for tonight's pan-European musical extravaganza is 'United by Music' but that has been far from the case during the run-up to the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
Eurovision final latest: Look Mum No Computer flies flag for UK as Delta Goodrem is tipped to win contest - live updates ⊕
LIVE UPDATES: Follow all the action and drama from the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna as 25 nations battle it out on the stage to be crowned the cream of the continent.
Crowds protest in Vienna ahead of Eurovision grand finale ○
This year's song contest is caught up in a geopolitical storm, as five countries are boycotting the contest over Israel's participation.
Eurovision fans protest Israel's Noam Bettan place in tonight's final in Vienna as Delta Goodrem is tipped to battle it out with Finland to win ○
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Divisions over Israel's participation are hanging over the event's 70th anniversary.
UK's Eurovision act Look Mum No Computer and Australia entry Delta Goodrem perform dress rehearsal ahead of tonight's live final ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Eurovision acts performed last-minute dress rehearsals ahead of tonight's live final in Vienna, Austria.
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How did Eurovision go from sequins and flares to geopolitical slugfest? ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
The contest is enduring the biggest boycott it has ever seen, but 2026 is far from its first year of controversy
A song contest intended to promote European harmony and cultural exchange morphs into a…
The curse of Eurovision: How stars have struggled to replicate their on-stage success, with rehab stints, money feuds and the race for the ever-elusive second win ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Eurovision will celebrate its 70th birthday with its grand final in Vienna, Austria on Saturday, with Look Mum No Computer chosen to represent the United Kingdom.
I’m a Eurovision superfan, but this year’s contest brings only sadness. I won’t be tuning in ⊖⊖
Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people together
For the past two years, amid intensifying controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovisi…