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Eurovision final marred by protests as five countries boycott over Israel
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation amid Gaza war.
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UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ after show cancelled
UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition “Drawings Against Genocide” has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.
Published On 16 May 2026
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The Palestinian game fighting to exist
A developer from the occupied West Bank is turning a 75-year-old Palestinian folk tale into a video game.
Published On 14 May 2026
‘Not against Jews’: UK artist defends exhibition after cancellation
Matthew Collings says his work on Israeli violence against Palestinians has been intentionally misinterpreted.
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NYC exhibit displays millions of Epstein files to spotlight US corruption
A New York pop‑up exhibit by the ‘Institute of Primary Facts’ is displaying 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files.
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.
Hundreds of Palestinians and foreign runners in Manager Square at the start of the annual Palestine Marathon, in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank city of Bethlehem. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Palestinian runners take part in the 5-kilometre race at the Palestine Marathon along the coastal road near Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip. [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo]
The Palestine Marathon which includes a half-marathon, a 10 kilometre run, and a 5 kilometre distance run, was first held in April 2013, and has been held annually since. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Palestinian amputee runners line up for the 2-kilometre race at the Palestine Marathon along the coastal road near Nuseirat, Gaza. [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo]
Launched to highlight Palestinians’ restricted freedom of movement under Israeli occupation, the event combines elite competition with mass participation, drawing thousands of local runners and international supporters. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Palestinians and foreign nationals runs past the controversial Israeli built separation barrier with a message written on it referring to jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, held in Israeli custody for nearly two decades, as they take part in the annual Palestine Marathon. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Palestinians participate in the Palestine International Marathon in central Gaza. [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
The route passes Israeli checkpoints and the separation wall, turning the race into both a sporting festival and a peaceful act of protest. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Palestinians with crutches participate in the Palestine International Marathon in central Gaza. [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
Alongside the full marathon, organisers usually stage shorter races and family runs to encourage broad community involvement. [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
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Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Ukrainian tourist Ruslana Novak poses at the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Since the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February, the famed Rose City has been largely deserted. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Traditionally dressed Nabatean Guards with spears at the Siq of Petra. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Waiting for customers at souvenir shops in the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
The South Gate at the Roman ruins of Jerash in northern Jordan. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
The 800-metre-long Cardo colonnade at the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
A Jordanian flag flies in the oval plaza at the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
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K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
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New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
Published On 1 May 2026
