Singer Kitoko Bibarwa and gospel star Israel Mbonyi are among the big names set to headline major entertainment events in Rubavu as the festive season gathers momentum. The lakeside town continues to ...

On this day in history, we revisit protests in Chappaqua. Supporters of Gaza and Israel both gathered near the Chappaqua library on Jan. 10, 2009. A few dozen pro-Palestinian supporters stood outside ...

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Iceland are to boycott the 2026 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel’s inclusion in the competition. Last week Israel was allowed ...

The campaign to banish the Jewish state from the worlds of sport and culture is playing out on its latest stage: the Eurovision song contest. Organizers of the wildly popular musical competition ...

LONDON—Eurovision, one of the world’s most kitsch and popular singing contests, has been thrown into turmoil after several European countries said they would boycott next year’s contest because Israel ...

LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the ...

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and The Netherlands will boycott next year's song competition in protest of the decision. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) the ...

Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision contest after organizers decided not to hold a vote about whether or not to disqualify the country. “A large majority of Members agreed that there was no need ...

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia are boycotting Eurovision because of Israel’s continued participation, the countries confirmed on December 4. Their decision comes after the European ...

GENEVA (Reuters) -Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Friday changes to voting rules to avoid state interference after controversy over Israel's entry this year. The new rules by ...

I’ve been an artist my entire life. Music has always been my way of connecting with people, of finding common ground even when words fall short. But lately, it feels like art itself is under siege.

GENEVA/VIENNA (Reuters) -Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the ...