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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (322+ words) This is the second time the 2026 Global Sumud Flotilla has been intercepted, with the previous incident occurring in late April when the Israeli military intercepted around 175 pro-Palestinian activists off the coast of Crete. Israeli naval forces have begun intercepting the…...
Amnesty International on Israel at Eurovision: "An act of cowardice and an illustration of blatant double standards"
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (346+ words) The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final takes place tonight. Amnesty International has called for Israel to be suspended from the Eurovision Song Contest. "The failure of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to suspend Israel from Eurovision, as it did with…...
Irish poet Michael Cullen on the Global Sumud Flotilla: "There is a real sense that this is a collective mission and a purpose that's a lot bigger than any of us individuals" | Hotpress
2+ week, 4+ day ago (892+ words) Irish poet, teacher and activist Michael Cullen sits down with Hot Press to discuss preparing to embark the Global Sumud Flotilla. The new Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from the cities of Augusta and Syracuse in Sicily this past Sunday,…...
Caoimhe Butterly on the Global Sumud Flotilla: "When we sail, we need to sail as a people's flotilla. Without spectacle, without stars and without opacity" | Hotpress
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (289+ words) Irish human rights campaigner Caoimhe Butterly is currently sailing with the 2026 Global Sumud Flotilla, a mission to deliver aid to Palestine. On Instagram, she shared her reflections on the ongoing war and the flotilla. Butterly has a history with similar…...
Eurovision director addresses fans amid increasing boycotts over Israel's participation
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1133+ words) The news comes after Iceland became the fifth country to boycott the 2026 Contest over Israel's participation, joining Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia. The director of Eurovision has said he "respects" the decision by Ireland and several other countries to…...
Iceland withdraws from Eurovision over Israel's participation
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (355+ words) Iceland has become the latest country to withdraw from next year's Eurovision Song Contest over'Israel's participation. This makes Iceland the fifth country to withdraw after Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands all confirmed they would not participate in the competition....
Johnny Logan says he's proud of Ireland's decision not to take part in Eurovision
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) "They say that the Eurovision is nonpolitical but the reality of it is when it is necessary it becomes political," said Johnny Logan. Johnny Logan told RT's This Week programme that he was "proud" of the broadcaster's decision not to…...
Live Report: Radiohead at The O2, London
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) 'Essentially, tonight's masterclass featured the best live band in the world performing in the greatest city in the world. ..' The venue formerly known as the Millennium Dome, which memorably came into being when Tony Blair and Queen Elizabeth awkwardly linked…...
Demonstration to be held at RT" headquarters in support of Eurovision boycott
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (441+ words) The protest will take place at RT's Dublin headquarters at 12: 30 p. m. on November 1. A demonstration is set to be held at RT's Dublin headquarters on November 1 in support of the broadcaster's boycott of Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. The…...
Chancellor Merz supports Germany's withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is banned
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) Chancellor Merz says Germany should pull out of Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded, ahead of key EBU decision. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Germany should withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel is excluded from participating....