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Vienna to host Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The 2025 event was won by Austrian singer JJ with his song, Wasted Love.

Evening Standard

Vienna to stage Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing controversy over Israel's inclusion

Austria's JJ won this year's contest, held in Basel in Switzerland, meaning his home country will stage the 2026 event. Its capital, Vienna, was announced on Wednesday as the host city, beating out rival bidder Innsbruck.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna

It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...

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Eurovision announces host city for 2026 song contest

A list of participating countries for the 70th edition of the contest will be revealed later this year

The Independent UK

Eurovision, the world's largest live music event, to take place in Vienna next year

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna

The Independent UK

Vienna Chosen To Host Eurovision 2026

Vienna was chosen on Wednesday to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the world's biggest live televised music event, Austria's public broadcaster announced, with the final set for May 16.

International Business Times

‘Why would you take away a parking place?’: the city where anyone can build an urban oasis

Grätzloasen – low-cost, urban ‘parklets’ built by volunteers – are on the rise in Vienna as sceptics are being won over by the splash of welcome greenery and boost to community spirits

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Prominent US rabbi assaulted at rally in Vienna questions police actions

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was assaulted at a pro-Palestine rally in Vienna and questioned by police, raising concerns about rising antisemitism in Europe.

Euronews

Man survives after clinging to Austrian high-speed train after cigarette break

The incident occurred in St Pölten, west of Vienna, and prompted an emergency stop after the man banged on carriage windows to alert passengers and crew.

Euronews

Kneecap apology to fans as Vienna concert cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’

The group, known for their provocative lyrics and championing of the Irish language, have had several shows cancelled in recent months.

Evening Standard

Croatian MEP's wartime photo causes a stir in neighbouring Serbia and prompts calls for resignation

Tonino Picula's tweet commemorating Operation Storm sparked backlash in Serbia, with calls for his removal. An Austrian MEP and his party colleague from Vienna called it a serious diplomatic misstep.

Euronews

Happy Gilmore 2 review – Adam Sandler’s Netflix sequel is strictly for the fans

Belated sequel to the 1996 comedy is unlikely to convert newcomers but there’s more than enough to entertain its cult fanbase

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Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

An Austrian court has convicted an acquaintance of the main suspect in last year’s foiled plan to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna on terrorism charges unrelated to the plot and sentenced him to two years in prison

The Independent UK

Syrian boy goes on trial over alleged role in Taylor Swift concert bomb plot

Defendant, 15, in court in Berlin accused of involvement in foiled Islamic State-inspired plot to attack Vienna concert

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TV tonight: our highlights for Sunday, July 13, including Stephen King's The Institute

Also on is Jimmy Doherty’s Big Bear Rescue and Summer Night Concert from Vienna

The Independent UK

Man injures four in axe attack on German train, police say

Local police said the attack happened on an ICE express train headed to Vienna

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – as it happened

Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehicles

The Independent UK

Pilots grounded after another Air India flight struggles during takeoff hours after Ahmedabad crash

Pilots’ post-flight report failed to mention critical stall and ‘don’t sink’ warnings, official says

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The Guardian - UK

Dancing with Putin: how Austria’s former foreign minister found a new home in Russia

The long read: Karin Kneissl made headlines around the world when she invited the Russian president to her wedding in 2018. Five years later, she moved to St Petersburg. The scandal revealed a dark truth about the ties between Vienna and Moscow

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German prosecutors indict Syrian teen in plot to attack Taylor Swift Vienna concerts

A young Syrian national has been charged with supporting a foreign terror group over a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last August.

The Independent UK

Prosecutors charge juvenile over Taylor Swift Vienna concert terror plot

The suspect faces charges of supporting a foreign terrorist organisation

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German prosecutors indict alleged helper in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

German prosecutors have announced charges against a suspect accused of supporting a foiled plot last year to attack Taylor Swift concerts in neighboring Austria

Space

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)

New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

Evening Standard

Exclusive: Tube hammerblow as £3billion fleet of new Piccadilly line trains delayed by a year

First ‘deep-level’ air-conditioned Tube train not due to enter service until second half of 2026

Evening Standard

London drops nine places in global liveability index — and falls out of top 50

London has plummeted nine spots in the latest Global Liveability Index, dropping out of the world's top 50 most liveable cities as western European cities suffer from declining stability scores.

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