Boos, boycotts and tensions over Israel overshadow the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

It's been the crucible of music icons from ABBA to Celine Dion, a flashy symbol of European integration, the charged focal point for geopolitics and a stage for social change.

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Britain is now onstage in the competition. Thirteen countries have already performed. The voting is underway.

Anticipation is building in Vienna for the grand final of the wildly popular singing contest’s 70th anniversary edition.

The kitsch pop music extravaganza, the world's biggest live music contest, has again been overshadowed by protests and a boycott over Israel's participation.

The public broadcasters of Spain, the Netherlands and Ireland, as well as Iceland and Slovenia, are not taking part in protest at Israel's participation.

This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing in a dispute over the continued participation of Israel.

Bulgaria was crowned queen of Eurovision 20206, following a nail-biting final which saw it surge past Israel thanks to the public vote.

Dara's dance-hall thumper "Bangaraga" is the top point-getter as Bulgaria wins the contest for the first time. Noam Bettan's "Michelle" comes in second despite boycotts.

The finals weren't without controversy, boos erupting from the audience as Israel's points totals were announced.

The final was overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza claiming a dramatic victory, despite another big public vote for Israel that secured second place.

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Boos, boycotts and tensions over Israel overshadow the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

Israel finished in second place in contest widely boycotted over Gaza genocide

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and…

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming victory despite another big public vote for…