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It was hardly a surprise that Israel’s Eurovision contribution would result in protests of some kind. Despite its own rules, the 68-year-old international song contest has for decades been used as a platform to express political views and geopolitical divisions. But the war in Gaza – and Israel’s imminent threat…

Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed

After the massive party in Marseille to welcome the arrival of the Olympic flame, it's time to turn our gaze north for what's also billed as another "it's a small world after all" feelgood celebration. Malmö, Sweden is host of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, that heart-shaped ode to kitsch…

Singer Eden Golan qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests in Sweden over Israel’s war on Gaza.

Michael Sampson is booked on another flight to Malmo but is worried he will miss the semi-final

Eden Golan, representing Israel, is due to perform at the Malmo Arena in Sweden on Thursday night

Former teacher alyona alyona and singing partner Jerry Heil are favourites at this year’s contest – and they’re using their rousing song Teresa & Maria to help children who have lost their childhood

The country has faced calls to be excluded from the contest amid the war in Gaza

Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo, against a backdrop of both parties and protests.