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Austria's JJ won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, with his song "Wasted Love." He beat out predicted favorites Sweden, Finland, and France, edging out Israel in a close final. The competition, streamed live on Peacock in the US, featured 37 countries and a prerecorded message from 1988 winner Celine Dion. The win marks a return to Switzerland, the Eurovision's birthplace. Despite controversy surrounding Israel's participation, organizers emphasized the unifying power of music.

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