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Why a song contest has emerged as Europe’s most controversial election
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has devolved into its worst crisis in history, marked by a historic five-country boycott and audience protests over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza.
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Board of Peace envoy says stalled ceasefire hinges on disarmament of Hamas
The top diplomat overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, said Wednesday the truce hinged on Hamas' disarmament, a sticking point that has stalled progress on other fronts, including rebuilding the mostly destroyed enclave.
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Fentanyl ingredients entering Canada via Vancouver en route to cartel-run drug labs, U.S. DEA boss says
Chemicals used to make fentanyl are streaming into the Port of Vancouver on their way to drug labs run by Mexican cartels on Canadian soil, the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told senators in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
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Will Canada compete in Eurovision? We want to know
Eurovision director Martin Green says Canada's entry is possible but no request or decision has been made. Any participation would need European Broadcasting Union (EBU) approval. CBC/Radio‑Canada is an associate EBU member and not currently eligible to compete. However, the public broadcaster is sending observers to this year's Eurovision Song Contest while talks continue.
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Gunshots in Philippine Senate as politician wanted by ICC urges people to mobilize
Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building.