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Bulgaria won the TV extravaganza for the first time.

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While Israel's presence poses a challenge this year, the world's largest live music event has long been interwoven with politics. 

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The Philippines will take part in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia later this year in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Five countries have pulled out of the contest over Israel's war in Gaza, with 35 now participating in the world's biggest live televised music event.

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Filipino-Austrian singer JJ said that he is still in shock after winning the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday.

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