WorldPingIreland joins Netherlands in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests Ireland is to boycott Eurovision for the second year running over the “appalling” ongoing killing in Gaza, the national broadcaster has said.
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WorldPingIreland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel's participation, the country's public broadcaster RTE said Thursday.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingIreland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year in a row amid Israel’s expected involvement in the 2027 event.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingIn a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Culture
WorldPingSouth Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingU.S. again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly — full report at The Hindu.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
US sanctions aim to weaken Russian oil exports, heavily targeting China and India as Moscow's largest energy buyers.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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