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The 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, features 26 finalists, including the Big Five nations and the host. Thousands of fans are enjoying the Eurovision Village and EuroClub. Sweden, Austria, and the Netherlands are favorites, based on betting odds and streaming numbers. Several songs have notable staging and lyrics. Controversies include protests against Israel's participation and lyric changes requested by the EBU in Malta's and Estonia's entries. Céline Dion's potential appearance remains uncertain due to her health.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.