Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the October 7 Nova festival attack, speaks out for the first time about representing her country at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest amidst protests and boycott campaigns. Discover her story of trauma, triumph,
Holly Leighton and Emma Robinson from Peterlee reveal their incredible journey to motherhood using 'shared motherhood' IVF, resulting in identical twin boys. Read their inspiring story.
Nicolas Alves, 16, lands spot in Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 after previous runs on The Voice Kids and Junior Eurovision. Discover his journey.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 faces a deep crisis as Israel's planned inclusion causes a major rift, with several countries threatening to withdraw. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic row.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has publicly backed RTE's withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel's participation, calling it an act of solidarity with journalists in Gaza. Read the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the diplomatic and cultural fallout.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Explore the historical context and potential impact on the song contest's future.
Martin Rowson's latest cartoon critiques Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 amid boycott calls. Explore the sharp political commentary on art and diplomacy.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends Ireland's withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation, calling it a stand with journalists killed in Gaza. Read the full story.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends Ireland's Eurovision boycott as an act of solidarity with journalists killed in Gaza. Northern Ireland's leaders are divided on the move. Read the full story.
Sweden's SVT will participate in Eurovision 2026, rejecting a boycott over Israel's inclusion. Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia withdraw. Read the full story on the contest's political rift.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 unless Israel is excluded, sparking a major crisis for the contest. As the BBC faces pressure to follow, we ask: can the event survive?
Eurovision 2026 faces a major boycott as four countries withdraw over Israel's participation. Plus, US strikes, UK weather warnings, and global travel chaos.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation. The BBC supports the EBU's decision, calling for inclusivity.
Eurovision's 70th anniversary faces its most serious crisis as multiple countries boycott over Israel's inclusion. Experts warn of unprecedented political discord overshadowing the music contest. Read the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a mounting boycott as Belgium and Iceland consider joining four nations in withdrawing over Israel's participation. The EBU's decision sparks a major rift.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Discover the events that led to this major diplomatic and cultural split.
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
The EBU confirms Israel's place at Eurovision 2026, prompting a boycott by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. The BBC supports inclusion, calling music a uniting force.
The BBC supports the EBU's decision to include Israel in Eurovision 2026, despite boycotts from Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia over Gaza. Read the full story.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision 2026 after the EBU permits Israel to compete. Discover the reasons behind the boycott and its impact on the contest.
The BBC has endorsed the EBU's decision to allow Israel to compete in Eurovision 2026, while Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia announce a boycott. Read the full story on the deepening cultural divide.
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pull out of Eurovision 2026, citing Gaza conflict. The BBC supports the EBU's decision to allow Israel to compete. Read the full story.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel's participation was confirmed. Read the full statements and the political fallout.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. Read the full statements and reasons behind the historic boycott.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Read the full statement from RTE.
Ireland, Spain, and The Netherlands will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the EBU cleared Israel to compete. Read the full story on the diplomatic fallout.
Ireland, Spain and The Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. The EBU adopted new voting rules amid controversy. Read the full story.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU cleared Israel to compete without a vote. Discover the fallout and new rules.
Israel will participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after EBU members decided against a vote on its exclusion. New rules aim to curb political influence on voting.