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Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra feted on return home after Eurovision win

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra returned to their homeland on Monday after an emotional Eurovision Song Contest victory, greeted at the border with Poland by servicemen and women whose cause the band had championed in Turin.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Sam Ryder launches ‘genuine bid for number one’ with Eurovision single

His song Space Man has gained momentum overnight.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Sam Ryder celebrating with grandad and ‘very normal curry’ after Eurovision success

Essex singer-songwriter Sam Ryder gave an electrifying performance of his hit single Space Man and ended up in second place with an impressive 466 points, losing only to Ukraine in a symbolic show of public support to the country

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

Ukraine vow to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest

The frontman of the winning Ukraine folk rap group kissed his girlfriend goodbye to return

Dublin Live · May 16, 2022

Ukrainian fighters 'evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol'

Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment. The evacuation likely marked the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Ukraine war…

France 24 · May 16, 2022

How are people reacting to Eurovision 2022? Were there voting irregularities? Will Ukraine host next year's competition?

All eyes are on Ukranian band Kalush Orchestra, who won the annual song contest by a landslide. Here's how some are reacting to the win — and your other Eurovision questions.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Sam Ryder feels ‘fantastic’ as he arrives in UK after Eurovision triumph

The jubilant but tired singer said he was looking forward to a family curry.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

Eurovision winner kisses girlfriend as he heads home to Ukraine to fight in war against Russia

Ukrainian rap group Kalush Orchestra were granted special permission to leave the country and had to return as soon as the contest ended

Wales Online · May 15, 2022

Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra will celebrate ‘after the war’ in Ukraine

Ukraine had been the competition favourite since Russia’s invasion.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

Eurovision Song Contest issue lengthy statement after calls to introduce ban

Last night's Eurovision Song Contest saw UK act Sam Ryder pipped to the post by Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra - finishing in the top three for the first time in 20 years! But the wholesome evening night wasn't without controversy...

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2022