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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
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Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel’s participation
Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Pro-Palestine chants disrupt Israel Eurovision performance
Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final
Published On 13 May 2026
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Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?
Five countries are boycotting the 70th edition of Eurovision on May 16 in protest over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Austrian police arrest man after discovery of rat poison in baby food
Arrest of 39-year-old comes after Swiss company HiPP last month issued product recall over tainted baby food jars.
Austrian pleads guilty to ISIL-planned attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A admits conspiring in other plans abroad as well as planning attack on Swift’s Vienna concert.
Baby food recalled in Austria after jar tests positive for rat poison
Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison.
Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with train
Alex Manninger played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus at peak of his career while winning 33 Austria caps.
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‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat
Iran’s embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump’s profanity-laced threat.
‘We will no longer stand by’: Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
Austrian officials highlight addiction and ill-health while advocating for stricter age restrictions.
