But former winners Switzerland, Luxembourg and Latvia failed to advance as the suddenly geopolitical contest whittled down Thursday.

The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second semifinal. Fifteen countries competed for 10 spots in Saturday's finale, with votes from national juries…

But former winners Switzerland, Luxembourg and Latvia failed to advance as the suddenly geopolitical contest whittled down Thursday.

Auch im zweiten Halbfinale kommen die Favoriten weiter: Dänemark, Australien und die Ukraine. Luxemburg und die Schweiz sind raus. Das kleine Malta aber darf sich wieder freuen.