Eurovision final begins amid protests over Israel’s participation
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest began on Saturday under tight security amid continuing criticism over Israel’s participation.
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BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an extension of the truce between the two countries.
· Agence France-Presse
'Double standards': Iran criticises US over Francesca Albanese sanctions case
Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticised the United States after a federal court temporarily suspended sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
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Hezbollah launches drone swarm at Israeli military target
Hezbollah said it launched a “swarm of attack drones” targeting an Israeli military site in northern Israel and carried out more than a dozen additional attacks against Israeli forces.
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Iran condemns Israeli killing of Hamas commander and his family in Gaza
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran condemned Israel’s killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a commander in Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, describing the attack as a “terrorist act”.
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Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests
Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests - one against high levels of immigration and a perceived Islamic threat to British identity, and another in support of Palestinians.
· REUTERS
Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot
The usually good-natured competition has faced a boycott by five countries over the Gaza conflict
· Reuters
Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot
The usually good-natured competition has faced a boycott by five countries over the Gaza conflict
· Reuters
Eurovision avoids its nightmare scenario as Bulgaria beats Israel to win
VIENNA — Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating Israel to victory on a dramatic night in Vienna that was marred by several countries boycotting.
· Ellen O'Regan
Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort
A land convoy set out from Libya to Gaza on Saturday as part of the simultaneous Gaza flotilla effort, according to the Global Sumud Flotilla, with thirty vehicles making the journey from Zalitan to Rafah.
· MICHAEL STARR
IDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing, damaging Palestinians' property while off duty
Five Israelis, including one active duty IDF reservist, were arrested on Friday night after they allegedly damaged and vandalized Palestinians' vehicles in the West Bank, police announced on Saturday.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga
The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of Israel
· Philip Oltermann, Martin Belam
Economía de EEUU: La inflación más alta no frena a consumidores e inversores
Un hombre llena el tanque de combustible de su vehículo en una gasolinera de Morton Grove, Illinois, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Nam Y. Huh)
· Michelle Chapman
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
Hezbollah has increased its use of small first-person view (FPV) drones to attack Israel, including systems controlled by fibre-optic cables to evade sophisticated defences.
· Luke Unger and Adam Durbin
Bill Maher criticizes Democrats for failing to condemn antisemitism: ‘Where are you?’
HBO host Bill Maher blasted Democrats Friday, saying liberals have failed to condemn antisemitism, calling out a seething swath of hatred as Israel celebrated its 78th birthday.
· Fox News
US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and US allies over policy toward Iran.
· RT
US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and US allies over policy regarding Iran.
· RT
Pakistan, Iran push trade ties during Tehran talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an unannounced visit, holding talks with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni.
· Middleeasteye
FBI Offers $200,000 Reward To Catch Former US Air Force Specialist In Iran Spying Case
Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Dog owned by Palestinian family beaten by Israeli settler now stable after severe bleeding
An Israeli settler was filmed violently beating a dog owned by a Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank village of Atara, with footage showing the attacker striking the animal repeatedly on the head inside the owner’s yard.
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Vuelve a EEUU portaaviones que participó en la guerra con Irán y en la captura de Maduro
El USS Gerald R. Ford atraca en el Muelle 11 de la Estación Naval Norfolk en Norfolk, Virginia, el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, tras un despliegue de 11 meses. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot vía AP)
Terror ‘commander’ worked through new Iran-backed terror group to kill Trump
Accused terror commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi worked through a new Iranian-backed terrorist group that emerged “essentially overnight” after the outset US-Israel war and urged followers to kill President Trump.
· Shane Galvin
World on the cusp of new global order, Iran speaker Ghalibaf says
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said global tensions are reshaping international dynamics, declaring that the “world stands at the cusp of a new order”.
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‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem
When people tried to guess where Golda Katz would live in Israel, Jerusalem was not usually the answer. Tel Aviv was the city people kept mentioning. She understood why.
· GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
What raising my children in Israel is teaching me - opinion
On the last day of February, when the war with Iran started, my family and I were “stranded” in the French Alps. Our scheduled flight home the next morning was canceled, and within hours we were forced to pivot. I reworked our plans and found an Airbnb that was in close vicinity to a synagogue in Geneva so we could …
· SARI NOSSBAUM
UN chief welcomes Lebanon ceasefire extension amid ongoing attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the extension of the ceasefire in Lebanon following the latest round of US-mediated talks in Washington, DC.
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Inside Nithya Raman’s social media team-up with secretive antisemitic account
Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman has been aligning herself with an online anti-Israel group that’s been accused of spreading antisemitism.
· Jamie Paige
Antisemitism, Zionism and Israel: Royal commission hearings take a political turn
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Eurovision final marred by protests as five countries boycott over Israel
As the Eurovision Song Contest took to the stage for the Saturday night final in Vienna, thousands protested outside against Israel’s inclusion, and five countries boycotted the event over the genocidal war on Gaza.
· Daniel Khalili-Tari
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI - US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China gave no indication it would weigh in.
· Reuters
Spanish actor Javier Bardem says ‘narrative changing’ on Gaza and Palestine
Spanish actor Javier Bardem said his outspoken criticism of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza has not harmed his career, telling AFP he is “getting more work than ever”.
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Ronaldo’s Saudi trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr loses Asian final
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a first major trophy in Saudi Arabia continued when Al-Nassr lost to Japan’s Gamba Osaka 1-0 in the Asian Champions League Two final on Saturday.
Tens of thousands attend London pro-Palestine rally to mark Nakba Day
March took place at same time as far-right ‘unite the kingdom’ demonstration led by Tommy Robinson
· Nadeembadshah
Cristiano Ronaldo's trophy wait continues as Al Nassr lose ACL2 final against Gamba Osaka | The National
Cristiano Ronaldo has seen another chance of a trophy in Saudi Arabia vanish after Al Nassr were stunned by Gamba Osaka in the final of the AFC Champions League Two.
· Paul Radley
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 11, wound more than 60
Israeli air strikes on Gaza City and northern areas of the Gaza Strip have killed at least 11 Palestinians and injured more than 60 others over the past 24 hours.
· Middleeasteye
Fifa expects Iran at World Cup despite visa concerns
Fifa Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom said he remains confident Iran will compete at this year’s World Cup following what he described as a constructive meeting with Iran FA president Mehdi Taj.
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Israel names IAI CEO Boaz Levy Chairman in first for state-owned defense company
Israel appointed Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levy as chairman of the company’s board of directors, marking the first time a serving chief executive of an Israeli government-owned company has also been named chairman of the same company.
· THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Israel's Noam Bettan prepares for the Eurovision final
Despite boos and boycotts, Noam Bettan was ready to take the stage in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna on Saturday night to sing, “Michelle.”
· HANNAH BROWN
Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon, military says
Israel’s military said a soldier was killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising its total losses to 21 personnel since its war on Lebanon began in early March.
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Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati killed during combat in southern Lebanon
Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, from Itamar, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump gives Iran reason to worry about punishing new escalation
President Trump gave Tehran another reason to worry Saturday, posting a video clip on his Truth Social showing him ordering a military attack on an Iranian aircraft.
· Geoff Earle
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 18, wound 124 in 24 hours
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli attacks killed 18 people and wounded 124 others over the past 24 hours, as bombardment continues across the country.
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Tehran Claims US Faces Escalating Economic Fallout From 'War Of Choice' As Hardship Mounts Inside Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Saturday that the United States would face mounting economic fallout from its "war of choice" against Iran, as both sides appear settled into a long game of waiting to inflict the most severe economic and political damage on the other.
· Tyler Durden
Israeli settlers attack shops in Jerusalem’s Old City
Israeli settlers attacked shops in the Old City of occupied Jerusalem on Saturday evening, targeting commercial properties in a busy area.
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USS Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after 11-month deployment: ‘Job well done’
NORFOLK, Va. — The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the US war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela’s president.
· Associated Press
Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has cast his ballot in internal Fatah leadership elections held at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.
· Al Jazeera Staff
French judge to look into complaint against Saudi crown prince
People hold posters of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, near the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, on Oct. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File)
Quarter of a million join Nakba Day rally as far-right protest also takes place in central London
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All New Yorkers must stand up against the antisemites — including the mayor
With an antisemitic flag hoist above an NYU celebration and pro-Hamas mobs besieging synagogues and marching through Jewish neighborhoods screaming “Zionism will fail!” and beating up Jews who cross their paths, what are New Yorkers of good will to do?
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