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Danish Eurovision contestant addresses pro-Israel Instagram story backlash

Some countries participating in Eurovision have called for Israel's exclusion from the competition due to the war against Hamas in Gaza, but the EBU declined to put the matter to a vote.

Moderator Austrian singer Cesar Sampson holds a draw for Denmark during the draw session for the two semi-final events of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on stage at the Vienna's city hall in Vienna, Austria, on January 12, 2026.
People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 17, 2025.

Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year

Original photograph of the artifact published in 1927 (L) and the actual artifact, February 20, 2026.

Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship

Security information is displayed ahead of a Taylor Swift concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna because of a planned attack, outside Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, August 15, 2024.

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift terror attack


In Germany and Austria, grandmothers take on the far right

The rise in right-wing antisemitism in German-speaking countries was the catalyst for Susanne Scholl, a retired television journalist.

 Monika Salzer speaks at a rally with fellow members of the Omas Gegen Rechts group, or Grandmas Against The Right, which she co-founded in 2017.

US, Iran say progress made in nuclear negotiations

After weeks of doubts concerning Iran, the US State Department said there had been "moderate progress" in nuclear talks.

 Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and delegations wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria December 17, 2021.

US: 'There was some modest progress in the talks last week'

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US will “be watching very closely,” to determine whether Iran was sincere about re-joining the Iran Nuclear Deal.

 Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and delegations wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria December 17, 2021.

Iran nuclear agreement better for Israel than no deal - IDF intel head

IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva said that the restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program within the framework of the Iran deal are better for Israel than non-compliance with the agreement.

Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva (right), the incoming head of Military Intelligence with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi and Mossad director Yossi Cohen.

Russia’s 'so what if Iran has significant nuke material' moment - analysis

Ulyanov's brutal honesty reveals why checkmating Iran is daunting.

 Russia's Governor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Ulyanov briefs the media after a meeting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna, Austria, November 29, 2021.

Bennett: Israel can attack even with new Iran agreement

Israel's gov’t has a great relationship with Biden administration, even if there are disputes; recent Palestinian terror attacks are not yet a major wave, PM says.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen holding a special press conference on COVID-19 in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2021.

Weeks, not months for Iran deal, EU mediator says as Vienna talks resume

Lapid warns that Israel will act alone against Iran if needed.

Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, December 3, 2021.

Iran: Challenges and dilemmas in reaching nuclear deal - comment

The problem for Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is that they have pinned all their policies on more or less complete acquiescence with the Biden administration (except on Palestine).

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides at the ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem earlier this month at which the new ambassador presented his credentials.

Lapid warns that Israel will act alone against Iran if needed

The Iran talks resumed in Vienna on Monday.

 Foreign Minister and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid at his faction's meeting, December 13, 2021.

Iran's oil exports are focus of Vienna nuclear talks, top diplomat says

The nuclear talks have made scant progress since they resumed last month after a five-month hiatus following the election of hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

 Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and delegations wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria December 17, 2021