FILE - JJ from Austria stands on the stage with the trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) ...

After Slovenia’s national broadcaster said it will not compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel remains part of the competition, it looks like more countries could be following suit.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will culminate with its Grand Final on Saturday, bringing together 37 countries for an evening of high-energy performances, glitzy staging and international pop flair.

The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does. By Alex Marshall ...