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Eurovision favourites KAJ were ‘really nervous’ before making final

The trio, representing Sweden, qualified for the last stage of the song contest in Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

Evening Standard

KAJ heats up the first Eurovision semi-final as 10 acts progress and five are sent home

The first of two Eurovision semi-finals saw sauna-loving trio KAJ and Dutch balladeer Claude among the ten acts voted through to the grand final, while five countries were sent home.

Euronews

China’s Baidu plans to launch driverless taxis in Europe

Self-driving taxis will come to Switzerland by the end of the year, report claims

The Independent UK

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Eurovision host Rylan Clark forced to apologise for technical 'mess' during live semi-final

Swiss singer Zoë Më’s performance was overshadowed by ‘messy’ camera work and glitching

Evening Standard

Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands among qualifiers for Eurovision final

The first semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, also saw Estonia, Poland and Iceland go through to Saturday’s final.

Evening Standard

Inside the European centres favoured for cross-border tax planning

Euronews takes a closer look at the favoured corporate tax centres across Europe and its overseas territories.

Euronews

‘Silent’ pro-Palestinian protest to be held in Basel streets during Eurovision

Meanwhile, Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded address during Tuesday’s semi-final amid speculation she may return to Switzerland,

Evening Standard

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Eurovision’s Tommy Cash ‘interrupted’ by stage invader during live semi-final

Eurovision contestant Tommy Cash’s performance appeared to be briefly interrupted by a stage invader during Tuesday’s (13 May) live semi-final in Switzerland.

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025: Celine Dion makes rare appearance at semi-final leaving fans in tears

Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded video message saying she’d want ‘nothing more but to be with you’

Evening Standard

Dutch belt out their return to Eurovision with violins

Dutch singer Claude Kiambe, 21, sang his track C’est La Vie, a blend of English and French on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Absurd Estonian act opts for Italian parody as Eurovision semi-final kicks off

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, is hosting Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final in Basel at the arena St Jakobshalle.

Evening Standard

Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer representing Israel at Eurovision 2025

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

The Independent UK

What to look out for from the music of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s what I’ll be looking out for during this year’s competition.

The Conversation

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

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Evening Standard

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.

The Independent UK

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal’

Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland

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"Mental health has gone mainstream – but only the safe parts," how one Swiss coffee brand is smashing mental health taboos

This beautifully designed foundation does more than just coffee.

The Conversation

The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead

Defying expectations, the United States and China have announced an important agreement to de-escalate bilateral trade tensions after talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Evening Standard

Dutch hope to make Eurovision final after last year’s disqualification

They have placed their hopes for Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on 21-year-old singer Claude Kiambe.

Evening Standard

Switzerland lives up to stereotype with ‘beautifully organised’ Eurovision

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code.

The Independent UK

The most underrated spots to visit for anyone inspired by Eurovision’s host country

Thinking of a Switzerland holiday? Here are four of the most underrated destinations to explore in this beautiful Alpine nation, says Camilla Foster

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 final running order as UK places hopes on Remember Monday

Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK’s entry Remember Monday hoping to avoid the dreaded nul points

Evening Standard

European stocks rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

The two countries are set to suspend tariffs for 90 days and slash rates going forward after holding negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend.

The Independent UK

How Eurovision 2025 promises the comeback of a little-known musical trick

This years’ 37 entries will be more musically varied, analysis reveals

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 braces for protests as Israel participation draws criticism

Swiss police have warned they “might have to intervene” in any demonstrations

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