Four European Nations Boycott Eurovision Over Israel's Inclusion
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Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest. Their decision follows a vote by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on Friday to keep Israel in the competition.
The EBU is the event's organizing body. Its decision has sparked significant political controversy and dominated European front-page news.
In other international news, the draw for the FIFA 2026 World Cup will be announced in Washington. Former U.S. President Donald Trump will receive a special "FIFA peace prize" at the ceremony.
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