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Eurovision contestants walk the orange carpet in opening ceremony

Eurovision contestants walked the orange carpet ahead of the start of the competition.

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All this year's Eurovision entries and their chances of winning

To warm-up for the annual music extravaganza, we've charted all the countries taking part and their chances of coming home with the title.

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Eurovision takes place around Shabbat—how will this work in Tel Aviv?

The Sabbath falls just before the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv on Saturday, May 18, which starts at 10 pm local time — how might this affect the organisation of the event and the tourists who will travel to watch it live?

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Tel Aviv finalises preparations for Eurovision despite rising violence

As Israel prepares to host the Eurovision singing competition next week, many worry about the flare-up of violence nearby.

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Israel comes to standstill as sirens sound to mark Memorial Day

Israelis came to a two-minute halt to honor the memories of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.

Sport

Israeli judokas top medals table on Day 1 of Tel Aviv judo Grand Prix

The first IJF World Judo Tour event in Israel lived up to its high expectations with some thrilling judo on the opening day of the Tel Aviv Grand Prix

Israel

Critics say new nationality law will make Israel an apartheid state

Thousands of Israel's minority Druze community held a rally in Tel Aviv to protest against a new nationality law that they say will sideline non-Jewish Israelis

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UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The UN security council is expected to meet on Friday to discuss Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Israel

Trump delays decision over US embassy in Tel Aviv

Donald Trump aims to go it alone and recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital this week by moving the US embassy to the contested city

France

Long queues of French voters at polling stations around the world

In numerous centres around the world there have been long queues of French citizens wanting to cast their ballots in the tight presidential race.

Israel

Palestinian wounds four in attack at Israeli market, police

At least four people have been injured after a Palestinian man opened fire at an Israeli market, authorities said.

Israel

Netanyahu statue toppled

A golden statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been given a mixed reception by onlookers as it made a brief appearance in Tel Aviv.

Sci-Tech

Tel Aviv hosts alternative fuel summit

Air quality in cities is getting worse according to a recent UN report which says pollution leads to the deaths of more children every year than malaria and HIV/AIDS…

Sport

EuroLeague: CSKA open up title defence with Galatasaray thrashing

CSKA Moscow opened up the defense of their EuroLeague title in dominant fashion, thrashing the Turks of Galatasaray in their season opener.

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Israeli cabinet holds minute's silence for Peres

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his cabinet in a minute’s silence following the death of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon…

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Sudden collapse kills two in Tel Aviv carpark accident

An inquiry has been promised following the death of at least two people in Tel Aviv when a carpark under construction collapsed.

Cult

Stiletto show takes foot in Israel

Israeli stiletto design is center stage at an exhibition in Holon, south of Tel Aviv.

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Tel Aviv attack: Ramadan entry permits suspended for thousands of Palestinians

Funerals have begun to take place for the two male and two female Israelis shot dead in Wednesday’s attack on an open-air market in Tel Aviv.

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Israel suspends Ramadan entry for 83,000 Palestinians after Tel Aviv attack

Israel has suspended Ramadan entry permits for thousands of Palestinians following a shooting in Tel Aviv which killed four people.

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Police arrest two suspects following shooting at Tel Aviv shopping centre

At least four people have been killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv.