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Switzerland

Four countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

Israel

Euroviews. Europe's new linkage is a dangerous fantasy

The future of European stability lies not in the Middle East, but in Europe’s own willingness to confront the challenges it has allowed to grow unchecked for far too long, MK Ohad Tal writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

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Eurovision members debate Israeli boycott – will there be a vote?

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is being debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting today. Eurovision could vote on Israel’s involvement as more countries threaten boycott next year’s event in Austria.

Europe Today

Watch: Eurovision 2026 — the sound of music? Not for everyone

The 2026 edition of Eurovision is facing a historic meltdown, with some countries threatening to boycott the party.

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Germany

Germany activates Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel

Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.

World News

French unions take Israel to court for obstructing press freedom

The complaint filed with France’s anti-terror prosecutor accuses Israeli authorities of systematic obstruction and war crimes against reporters.

Israel

Israel plans to deploy Iron Beam laser defence system by year-end

The first operational high-power laser beam will be deployed this year, providing a cost-effective and rapid solution for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.

World News

Netanyahu asks for a formal pardon from corruption charges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal pardon request in his long-running corruption cases to the Israeli president. Herzog says he will ‘sincerely consider the request”. No apology or admission of guilt from PM. Opposition says it would harm rule of law.

West Bank

Video shows Israeli army kill two Palestinians on apparent surrender

Israel claims the two men were terrorists, while Palestinians allege the incident represented extrajudicial killing.

Culture news

Spain's Eurovision boycott: RTVE president reaffirms veto on Israel

After weeks of moves by delegations such as the Austrian delegacy, which is pushing to keep the country accused of perpetrating genocide at Eurovision, José Pablo López has reiterated RTVE's initial position: it's either Spain or Israel for Eurovision 2026.

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Officials clear debris after first Israeli strike in Beirut in months

Residents of Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik woke up on Monday to see debris scattered around roads targeted by the attack, as well as damaged cars and buildings.

Culture news

What are Eurovision's new rules after Israel 'interference’ claims?

Eurovision is changing its voting system, following allegations of "interference" by Israel's government this year. Key changes include a cap on audience voting, the return of professional juries to the semi-finals, clearer rules around promotion of artists, and enhanced security safeguards.

Lebanon

Israel kills Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Israel announced it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai in a strike on Beirut, marking the first Israeli strike in the city since June.

West Bank

Israel plans to seize major archaeological site in the West Bank

The move coincided with the establishment of a new illegal outpost by Israeli settlers near Bethlehem and comes as the Israeli government faces growing pressure to crackdown on settler violence.

Austria

IAEA votes to urge Iran to provide information about nuclear material

Iran denounced Thursday's resolution and said that it was designed to propagate a "false and misleading narrative of the present situation."

West Bank

Denying return of Palestinians to West Bank a war crime, HRW says

A new report by Human Rights Watch finds that Israel committed war crimes in its ground offensive in the West Bank earlier this year, after tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians were denied return after hostilities ended.

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13

The attack marks the deadliest strike on Lebanon since a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect last year.

World News

Exclusive: EU probes claims Palestinian Martyrs Fund remains in place

The Palestinian Authority officially announced the end of its Martyrs’ Fund in February this year. According to information obtained by Euronews, the mechanism Israel slams as “pay for slay” might still be operating through bypass channels. Brussels insists the EU funds are not involved.

Gaza

UN Security Council approves Trump's peace plan for Gaza

The US-drafted resolution, voted in favour by 13 nations and abstained by Russia and China, includes the establishment of a international stabilisation force and approves a transitional authority to be overseen by Trump himself.

Germany

Germany lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

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