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Switzerland's Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest, the first artist identifying as non-binary to do so, in a contest marked by controversy over Israel's participation during the war in Gaza. Twenty-four-year-old Nemo's "The Code" won the highest score from nations' juries, and enough of the popular votes to get 591 points, edging out Croatia in the final, held in Sweden's Malmo. IMAGES
"I think it's safe for everyone," Israeli singer Eden Golan tells a news conference in Malmo, Sweden, after a reporter asked whether she believed her presence at the Eurovision song contest might endanger other participants as Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza continues. Earlier in the day, thousands of protesters marched in the city to voice their opposition to Israel's participation in the event. SOUNDBITE
"This is honestly not just a dream come true, but it's THE dream come true", says American director Sean Baker, after receiving the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for his film "Anora". SOUNDBITE
A heart-warming story about how music can inspire you, Song For Marion stares Terence Stamp as Arthur, a grumpy pensioner who can't understand why his wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) would want to embarrass herself singing silly songs with her unconventional local choir. But choir director Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton) sees something special in the reluctant Arthur and refuses to give up on him. As she coaxes him out of his shell, Arthur builds a touching and unusual relationship with Elizabeth and realises that it is never too late to change.
Un agent immobilier, un plombier et une ancienne star du tennis saisissent une occasion unique de capitaliser sur l'obsession américaine pour les faits divers sordides.