Eurovision

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Invaded nation’s act is favourite to win while Russia barred from taking part

Bookmakers have a clear favourite to claim the title - with the UK as a rank outsider

Coronavirus threatens to cancel the contest

Move comes amid upsurge in homophobic rhetoric among right-wing MPs

Could the Queen of Pop help bring the world together amid anger over Israel hosting event?

This year’s entry in doubt after three acts refuse to represent the country following gagging order

The broadcaster has rejected calls from 50 British stars to cancel coverage of event

US comedy star to write and star in Netflix Original movie about the song contest

Get your dabber ready for a night of kitsch, camp and chaos

Mango TV blacked out segment featuring two male dancers during Irish performance in semi-final

UK entry Storm by SuRie will be going up against hotly-tipped favourites from Cyprus, Israel and France

Singer-songwriter has already appeared in two Eurovision Song Contests - but not for the UK

Lucie Jones flies the flag in the bid to end 20 years of hurt, but will Brexit get in the way?

Pearls of wisdom from veteran broadcaster, who has died aged 77

What are the odds on Russia's Polina Gagarina beating the hot Eurovision 2015 favourite from Sweden, Mans Zelmerlow?

Full Eurovision 2015 running order announced as Sweden sails through to finals while Ireland crashes out

UK's Eurovision 2015 entry Electro Velvet gets mixed response – but is it worse that Jemini's pointless Cry Baby?

Australia's wildcard competitor says he is 'pumped', but to win he will have to overcome Eurovision's notorious voting blocs

Punk band with learning difficulties who sing about their hatred of chores becomes surprise favourite for Eurovision 2015

Judges in Russia, Armenia and Belarus marked her down - but it turns out the public are more tolerant

Gyrating milk maids, a bearded lady and a song about baking a cake – it must be Eurovision

BBC picks veteran crooner to salvage national pride at the Eurovision Song Contest