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SBS faces viewer backlash over Eurovision Israel stance

Australian broadcaster SBS confronts significant audience discontent after confirming it will not boycott Eurovision 2025 despite Israel's involvement, sparking debate over cultural diplomacy versus political protest.

Dominion Voting Systems Sold in Major Acquisition Deal

The controversial voting machine company at the heart of 2020 election conspiracy theories has been acquired by private equity firm Staple Street Capital, raising questions about election security and political influence.

Eurovision Crisis: Germany Demands Exit Over Israel Row

Eurovision faces unprecedented turmoil as Germany's leader calls for withdrawal and multiple countries threaten boycotts over Israel's participation amid Gaza conflict. The singing contest becomes political battleground.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

Russia Plans Rival 'Intervision' Song Contest After Ban

Russia is developing a new 'Intervision' song contest with allies like China and Belarus, a direct response to its ongoing exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest. This move signals a deepening cultural divide.

Putin Launches 'Russovision' After Eurovision Ban

Vladimir Putin has greenlit a patriotic Russian alternative to the Eurovision Song Contest, dubbing it 'Russovision', after the nation was once again barred from the glitzy international competition over its war in Ukraine.

Bonnie Tyler's savage clapback at Sam Ryder

Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler has delivered a hilariously sharp response to fellow singer Sam Ryder after he affectionately nicknamed her 'Bonnie Blues' during a recent interview, showcasing her legendary wit.

Russia and China Launch Rival 'Intervision' Song Contest

Russia, China, India, and Belarus are forming a rival 'Intervision' song contest as a cultural counterweight to the Western-dominated Eurovision, signalling a new front in the global battle for soft power influence.

BBC in Eurovision boycott crisis over Israel hosting

The BBC faces a major dilemma as European broadcasters threaten to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if held in Israel. Internal debates rage over balancing artistic independence with political pressures.

Trump Calls For 'Revenge Voting' In Election

Former US President Donald Trump has explicitly urged his supporters to engage in 'revenge voting' against his political opponents in the upcoming election, a move decried by critics as a dangerous escalation of partisan rhetoric.

Ant and Dec's 22-Year Awards Streak Under Threat

The legendary TV duo Ant and Dec are facing their most significant challenge in two decades as a major awards show overhauls its voting system, potentially ending their historic winning streak for Best Presenter.

Sam Ryder's Grand National Anthem Stuns Aintree Crowd

Eurovision hero Sam Ryder made a spectacular and patriotic entrance at the 2024 Randox Grand National, performing the national anthem from a vintage Rolls-Royce to roaring applause from the Aintree crowd.

Sam Ryder on Eurovision fame's dark side and mental health

Eurovision sensation Sam Ryder gives a raw, exclusive interview about the crushing pressure of overnight fame, his mental health struggles, and finding peace away from the spotlight in this candid Guardian Life feature.

Switzerland to Host Eurovision 2026 After Nemo's Victory

The European Broadcasting Union has officially announced that a Swiss city will host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest following Nemo's landmark victory in Malmö. The intense bidding war between host cities is now underway.

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