News

Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, is representing Israel at Eurovision
The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.
Israel Eurovision singer jeered at amid ban calls - but they sail through to grand final
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entry Yuval Raphael was met with boos as she performed at the semi-finals amid calls for the ...
Eurovision viewers accuse show of ‘censoring’ boos during Israel’s performance
Footage allegedly filmed inside the venue showed the crowd booing the Israel entry, Yuval Raphael, but it couldn't be heard ...
Israel’s 2025 Eurovision Singer Yuval Raphael Wants Anthem ‘New Day Will Rise’ to Send Her Message of Hope ‘All Over the World’
The singer's appearance in this year's contest has sparked pushback from protesters over Israel's inclusion in the contest.
inews.co.uk on MSN8h
Who is Yuval Raphael, and why are Israel competing in Eurovision?
Yuval Raphael carries the hopes of a nation on her shoulders as she represents Israel at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Will Israel be competing in Eurovision 2025 and what has Ireland said?
As fans prepare for the annual European Song Contest - which is being hosted in St Jakobshalle, Basel - many have been ...
The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first
Eurovision is catty, competitive and eternally controversial. It’s ridiculous, as seasoned fans will attest. Here’s how we ...
Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final
Of 37 countries that sent performers to Eurovision, 11 were knocked out by public voting in semifinals on Tuesday and ...
The Independent on MSN3h
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa unexpectedly pulls out of Eurovision role as show braces for Israel protests
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has unexpectedly pulled out of presenting the UK jury vote during the Eurovision Song Contest ...