Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest Ahead of Israel

VIENNA, ⁠May ⁠16 (Reuters) – Bulgaria ⁠won the ​Eurovision ‌Song Contest ‌for ⁠the first ⁠time on Saturday ​at a ​final marked ⁠by five ⁠countries’ ⁠boycott over ​Gaza.

“Bangaranga”, sung by ​Dara, ⁠came ⁠ahead of second-placed Israel when ⁠points from a public vote and national juries ⁠were tallied.

(Reporting by Francois MurphyEditing ​by Dave ​Graham)

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