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.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over claims she was the 1993 British girls' under-14 chess champion. The real winner, composer Emily Howard, remains silent as experts dispute the credentials.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke breaks his silence on cultural boycott of Israel, revealing he would refuse to perform there amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
British UFC star Tom Aspinall confirms plans for heavyweight title defence in Manchester this autumn, calling out top contenders in exclusive interview.
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was overcome with emotion after witnessing extreme poverty in Venezuela, calling it a 'life-changing experience' that put his boxing career into perspective.
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk reverses retirement decision, recruits British prodigy Moses Itauma for training camp ahead of potential title defence.
Undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford was ordered from his vehicle at gunpoint by police in a shocking incident that occurred just hours after his celebratory parade in Omaha.
The boxing world mourns the loss of former British super-middleweight champion Cornelius Carr, who has died aged 57 following a courageous fight against cancer. Tributes pour in for the 'Boz' from fellow fighters and fans alike.
Cricket legends Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Graham Gooch have launched a scathing attack on the ECB, condemning the return of Colin Graves to Yorkshire as a 'disgrace' and accusing the governing body of failing racism victims.
Real Madrid will not attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or gala in Paris after the club's president and players were allegedly snubbed by the event's organisers, Football France.
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
Austria's national broadcaster makes a passionate plea against boycotting Israel at Eurovision, while the BBC faces internal pressure over its coverage of the controversial event.
Marvel's Mark Ruffalo erupts on social media, urging a Disney+ boycott in a fiery response to CEO Bob Iger's massive salary and corporate 'greed'.
Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following a massive, sustained boycott campaign from conservative viewers over his political satire, marking a major shift in the US entertainment landscape.
Bristol band Massive Attack removes entire music catalogue from Spotify in a major protest against CEO Daniel Ek's funding of AI defence technology, igniting a fierce industry debate on ethics and art.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines to attend a major UK literary awards ceremony, citing advice that her public support for Palestine could lead to her arrest upon entry to Britain.
ABC network cancels Jimmy Kimmel's US talk show after internal polling reveals significant backlash over his inflammatory remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The decision follows a dramatic advertiser exodus and plummeting audience figure
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.
Ben Cohen, the iconic co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has dramatically quit the company's board, citing a fundamental clash with parent company Unilever over its continued business in Israeli-occupied territories, marking the culmination of a bitter, long-ru
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup tie in solidarity with her nation, citing a 'hard rule' against competing with Russian and Belarusian athletes without neutrality agreements.
RTVE, Spain's national broadcaster, faces internal revolt and public pressure to join other countries in demanding Israel's exclusion from Eurovision 2024 due to the ongoing military action in Gaza.
SBS, Australia's national broadcaster, confirms it will broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Israel, resisting a growing EU boycott movement over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Pressure mounts on Spain's national broadcaster RTVE to withdraw from Eurovision 2024 over Israel's participation, echoing past boycotts of Russia.
Cincinnati Bengals fans are in uproar and threatening a boycott after the NFL team paid tribute to the controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk during a home game, sparking accusations of politicising sport.
Calls mount for India to boycott the high-voltage Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack on pilgrims in Kashmir, escalating tensions and putting the tournament in jeopardy.
Oscar winner Javier Bardem's pro-Palestinian statement at the Emmy Awards triggers intense debate as Hollywood faces growing pressure to boycott Israeli productions.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attends a performance by conductor Omer Meir Wellber, making a statement on artistic freedom after his controversial dismissal from the Flanders Festival.