Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

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Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final.

Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final.But even Eurovision can't escape the world's divisions. Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are also expected in the city for demonstrations urging a cease-fire in the Gaza war and criticizing Israel's participation in the contest.

Who are the favorites? According to bookmakers, a leading contender is Swiss singer Nemo, who is performing a melodic, operatic song titled 'The Code.' Nemo would be the first performer who identifies as nonbinary to win the contest, which has a huge LGBTQ+ following. The contest had its first transgender winner, Dana International, a quarter century ago.

 

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