When it began 70 years ago, the idea behind the Eurovision Song Contest was to unite people through music.
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When it began 70 years ago, the idea behind the Eurovision Song Contest was to unite people through music.
But the run-up to this year’s extravaganza has been mired in controversy, with protests and five countries boycotting the event over Israel’s participation.
And some are asking if the world’s biggest singing competition will survive the storm.
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