The Beirut-born pop star is back with his first English-language album in six years, the dazzling ‘Hyperlove’. He opens up to ...

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The USB union at Italy's state broadcaster RAI has begun a petition calling for Italy to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. It's seeking 3,000 signatures and urging RAI to follow ...

Eurovision organisers announced Monday that 35 countries would take part in the world's biggest live televised music event in May -- the fewest since entry was expanded in 2004. The number would have ...

Widespread opposition to the conduct of Israel's two-year war in Gaza had led to calls for it to be excluded from the world's biggest live televised music event. There were suspicions, too, about ...

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The blowout expected from world champion South Africa didn't eventuate as it scratched out a 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Springboks led 28-3 at halftime, dominating every ...

Warren Gatland's position as Wales head coach was left hanging by a thread after his team lost 22-15 against Italy at Stadio Olimpico and lurched towards a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

Five countries have now pledged to boycott the song contest's 2026 edition. Here's what you need to know. Eurovision has faced backlash for continuing to allow Israel to compete at the song contest in ...

Caitlin Johnstone’s customary finger on the Zionist pulse is how I was first exposed to the telling presentation by Sarah ...

Recent stagings of classics like “La Traviata” and rarities like “Intermezzo” are among the highlights. Holiday weeks, quiet ...