Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025 (AFP) - Protests mark buildup to Eurovision semi-final

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The 16 competitors in the Eurovision Song Contest's second semi-final went through a last dress rehearsal marked by protests Thursday ahead of a show when six of them will crash out. Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 has drawn protests over the Gaza war, but its competitor, Yuval Raphael is tipped to qualify for Saturday's final. Raphael survived the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the Gaza war, hiding beneath bodies as Hama......

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