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After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role

Prateek Tanmay
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May 20, 2026
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After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role

Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year.

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Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year.

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Heavy Rain and Floods in China Kill at Least 22

China’s most intense storm this year set off damaging flash floods in seven provinces, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.