Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Europe • Dec 11, 2025, 1:19 AM
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Iceland has become the latest country to boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster RUV announced Wednesday, joining a growing wave of withdrawals triggered by the decision to allow Israel to compete. Iceland is now the fifth nation to pull out, following Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia’s coordinated exit last week amid mounting criticism of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and accusations that the contest is being used for political ends.
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Europe • 3:41 PM
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Driver who rammed into Liverpool fans' victory parade sentenced to over 21 years
Europe • 1:47 PM
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President Donald Trump on Monday sued the BBC for defamation, accusing the British public broadcaster of misleadingly editing clips of his January 6, 2021 speech to suggest he urged supporters to storm the US Capitol, while omitting remarks calling for p
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