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Switzerland's Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest, the first artist identifying as non-binary to do so, in a contest marked by controversy over Israel's participation during the war in Gaza. Twenty-four-year-old Nemo's "The Code" won the highest score from nations' juries, and enough of the popular votes to get 591 points, edging out Croatia in the final, held in Sweden's Malmo. IMAGES
"I think it's safe for everyone," Israeli singer Eden Golan tells a news conference in Malmo, Sweden, after a reporter asked whether she believed her presence at the Eurovision song contest might endanger other participants as Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza continues. Earlier in the day, thousands of protesters marched in the city to voice their opposition to Israel's participation in the event. SOUNDBITE
James Blunt says the UK "wouldn't be doing themselves any favours" if he represented them at the Eurovision Song Contest after the UK's entry Michael Rice managed just 11 points in the most recent competition.
Madonna will perform inside a chapel as she recreates her 'Like a Prayer' music video on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel. on Saturday night (18.05.19).
Michael Rice got "survival tips" from SuRie ahead of his performance on the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday (18.05.19).
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