Eurovision Turns 70: Vienna Gala Amid Political Boycotts
The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary in Vienna with 35 countries, but boycotts over Israel's participation cast a shadow. Finland leads odds, Boy George guest stars.
The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary in Vienna with 35 countries, but boycotts over Israel's participation cast a shadow. Finland leads odds, Boy George guest stars.
BBC confirms Eurovision 2026 final date, presenters, and UK entry. The contest faces controversy with 35 countries participating. Find full guide.
Sara Cox confirmed as Scott Mills' replacement for BBC's Eurovision semi-final coverage. Rylan and Angela Scanlon co-present TV semi-finals, Graham Norton hosts Grand Final.
Angela Scanlon, former Strictly star, joins Rylan Clark as BBC's Eurovision semi-final commentator, replacing Scott Mills after his exit.
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Eurovision 2026 takes place in Vienna from May 12-16. UK viewers can watch live on BBC One, Radio 2, or BBC Sounds. 35 countries participate amid boycotts.
Beran Aliyi, 21, pleaded guilty to plotting an IS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts, facing up to 20 years in prison.
A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert, leading to show cancellations and fan disappointment.
A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to plotting an Islamic State-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts, which were canceled in August 2024.
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RecommendedAn Austrian man has pleaded guilty to plotting an attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert, leading to the cancellation of three Eras Tour shows in August 2024.
Beran A. pleaded guilty to plotting a deadly attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert, swearing allegiance to Islamic State and planning to kill thousands.
Beran A. goes on trial in Austria for allegedly plotting an IS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts, facing up to 20 years in prison.
The trial of a 21-year-old Austrian accused of plotting an IS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts in 2024 begins, with a guilty plea expected on most charges.
Beran Aliyi, 21, accused of planning to bomb a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, allegedly hid explosives in a Red Bull can. Trial begins in Austria.
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RecommendedSlovenia's broadcaster RTV Slovenia will not air Eurovision 2026 after withdrawing due to Israel's participation, joining Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, and Spain in boycott.
Slovenia, Ireland, and Spain will not broadcast the Eurovision song contest due to Israel's participation. Slovenia will air Palestinian films instead.
Slovenia's broadcaster RTV Slovenia will not air the Eurovision Song Contest after the country withdrew over Israel's participation, joining Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Spain in boycotting the event.
Police confirm rat poison contamination in HiPP baby food, triggering a recall from 1,500 Spar stores in Austria and seizures in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
New research from Vienna shows gold digging is a mating strategy used by both men and women, associated with reckless and narcissistic traits. The study also identifies key warning signs.
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Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, describes the real-life moment she alerted the world about asteroid 2024 YR4. Her role involves planetary defense and preventing satellite collisions in Earth's increasingly crowded orb
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have created a bacteria-sized QR code using ceramic engraving that can preserve data for hundreds of years without power.
A culinary journey through Vienna's coffeehouses to find the best Sachertorte, from historic patisseries to modern social enterprises, with ratings and insights.
A controversy erupts as the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Day Concert featured a re-orchestrated piece credited to Florence Price, with experts labeling it a forgery that erases her unique musical voice.
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RecommendedNatascha Kampusch, abducted at age 10 and held captive for eight years, now faces severe mental health challenges as her family reveals doctors are overwhelmed by her condition.
The family of Natascha Kampusch, who endured eight years as a child captive, discloses she is living 'in a kind of prison again' despite her 2006 escape from Austrian kidnapper Wolfgang Priklopil.
Roland Weissmann, director general of Austrian broadcaster ORF, has resigned immediately following sexual harassment allegations, which he denies, just two months before hosting Eurovision.
Research from the University of Vienna finds that moving in together significantly boosts life satisfaction for over-50s, but marriage itself provides no measurable additional happiness gain.
A review of HK Gruber's latest album 'Short Stories from the Vienna Woods', exploring its quirky and enduring musical style after decades in the industry.
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