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Last update: 5 hours agoEurovision Fallout: Eurovision 2026 kicked off in Vienna Tuesday amid a major boycott over Israel’s participation, with Spain, Ireland and Slovenia refusing to air the contest and Ireland swapping the final for a Eurovision-themed Father Ted episode. Voting Manipulation Claims: The dispute has been sharpened by fresh scrutiny of Israel’s past campaign—Israel’s broadcaster Kan was warned for telling viewers to “vote 10 times,” and the NYT says Israel spent over $1m to influence Eurovision voting. Security in Vienna: Organisers are also leaning hard on security, including a tight “no-fly” geozone and a robot dog on standby. Iceland Angle: Iceland is among the boycotters, even as public broadcasters elsewhere still plan to screen the show. Meanwhile, PM Modi’s Tour: Outside the pop storm, India’s Modi begins a five-nation trip May 15–20, including Norway for the India-Nordic summit—his first visit in 43 years.
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