The Republic of San Marino at a glance
Bulgaria has won Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with Dara's Bangaranga, finishing on 516 points. Israel's Noam Bettan has finished second on 343 points amid protests and a five-country boycott over Israel's war in Gaza. Organisers have tightened voting rules after allegations of organised voting for Israel.
Pope Leo XIV is on a weeklong Spain tour, addressing Parliament and meeting migrants, abuse-survivor groups, and young Catholics as Europe faces political polarization, migration pressures, and a church grappling with decades of abuse disclosures.
Boy George has released a new track, We Will Dance Again, referencing 7 October attacks and defending Israel's actions in Gaza. The song has sparked backlash from supporters of Palestine and drawn commentary from media and figures worldwide. Reports note the track’s Hebrew chorus and questions over its use of AI in production.