The world’s largest live music event has reached its glitter-drenched conclusion with the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest

Last night, the biggest event in the European music calendar took place: the Eurovision Song Contest. While many Brits watch it just to hear Graham Norton's iconic sarcastic commentary, at its core, it's a celebration of Europe's collective culture.

The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.

Security stopped two protesters from reaching Israel’s entrant as paint was thrown at a crew member before their arrest at the Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland.

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael finished second at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday night, winning the public vote and emerging as one of the most talked-about performers of the evening.