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Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Monday it will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" due to the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts over Israel's participation, including the Netherlands' absence from the 2026 contest.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced it will skip the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can no longer be considered neutral amid divisions over the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts and organizers' recent rule changes.
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a Nordic-Baltic summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing continued support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia. The visit, coinciding with Ukraine's Flag Day, included a tour of a Kyiv district damaged by Russian strikes and remarks on NATO's strength and Russia's hybrid threats.
Alex Lanier defeated Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the men's singles final at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, becoming the first French player to win the title. The French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also won gold in mixed doubles, making it a historic day for French badminton.
Frequent eruptions of Mount Etna blanket nearby towns in volcanic ash, raising health concerns and exposing gaps in cleanup efforts. Residents like Emilia Privitera report respiratory issues, while experts call for better planning and protective measures.
A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on Aug. 27-28, 2026, with about 96% of the moon entering Earth's umbra. Visible across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, it will not be a true blood moon but will give the lunar surface a reddish or coppery hue. Observers in the Americas are best positioned, while those in India will miss the event.
NASA has shared video of the August 12 total solar eclipse taken from a WB-57 aircraft flying at 50,000 feet. The footage, captured with cameras developed at Langley Research Center, shows the eclipse's progression and a solar prominence, part of an effort to study the Sun's corona.
Six Nordic football associations declared they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, joining calls for his resignation and an independent investigation into a collapsed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights. Meanwhile, Infantino defended his record in the Dominican Republic, where CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani had asked him to stay away due to the crisis.