Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?

Contest organisers the EBU will be breathing a sigh of relief now that the week is over – but whether the boycotting broadcasters will return remains an open question.

Bulgaria are surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place

The result has just been announced.

Pro-Gaza protesters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest takes place amid heavy security

Austrian police said the protesters were repeatedly asked to remove face coverings and detained after they refused to comply.

What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years

New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.

Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?

The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?

Amid a boycott and with past winners steering clear, what can we expect from Eurovision 2026?

Iranian state TV confirms death of Khamenei as regime launches fresh attacks across region

The leader’s death was announced by Donald Trump last night but Tehran had remained silent on his fate until the early morning state TV broadcast.

U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far

Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.

McGrath reckons Martin has the 'experience and knowledge' to lead Ireland through EU presidency

Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of the union.

Dick Cheney - former US vice president and a chief backer of Iraq invasion - has died aged 84

Cheney was one of the chief architects of the ‘war on terror’ and an early proponent of invading Iraq in the wake of the 9/11 attacks of 2001.

Six arrests and one garda injured as Commissioner condemns 'thuggery' of Citywest riot

Gardaí were pelted with bricks and fireworks as a mass protest turned violent in west Dublin.

Trump tells stadium crowd at Charlie Kirk memorial: 'I hate my opponents'

Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk earlier told the memorial service that she forgave the man accused of killing her husband.