Eurovision 2026 erupts: 'Stop the genocide' chant drowns out 'Israel's' act

 

The moment "Israel’s" contestant, Naom Bettan, stepped onto the stage at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the arena was overtaken by chants of "Stop, stop, stop the genocide," as pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the performance in a direct act of defiance against "Israel’s" ongoing genocidal war on Gaza since October 7, 2023.

Several demonstrators were forcibly removed, with footage showing protesters being dragged out of the venue.

Despite this, the official Eurovision broadcast and YouTube upload edited out the chants entirely.

Earlier in the day, protests in Vienna called for "Israel’s" exclusion from the semi-finals, with one demonstrator stating, "We are here today to draw attention to the fact that a genocidal state is performing… it is a terrible disgrace."

The backlash is also reflected institutionally, as public broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia have boycotted this year’s contest, shrinking participation to its lowest level since 2003 with 35 entries. This will also potentially impact viewership, which stood at 166 million last year.

Cindy Jacobs, Numerology, and the Hidden History of the NAR

 

John explores how modern prophetic leaders such as Cindy Jacobs trace directly back to the numerology-driven theology of William Branham, Gordon Lindsay, and the Voice of Healing movement. The episode unpacks how Jacobs’ 5777 prophecy, her connection to the International Coalition of Apostles, and her political messaging around Donald Trump mirror the same manipulative patterns embedded in early Latter Rain teachings.

John explains that these networks merge fortune-telling techniques, authoritarian apostolic structures, and political propaganda into a system designed to influence followers through confusing numerology and claims of divine insight. By tracing Jacobs’ involvement with Christ for the Nations and her reliance on later-rain numerological frameworks, the episode shows how today’s NAR “prophecies” are recycled patterns from Branham-era cult dynamics rather than authentic expressions of biblical prophecy.

• Introduction
• Apostolic Networks and Authority Claims
• Revival Publishing and Organizational Foundations
• Numbers, Symbols, and Prophetic Meaning
• Jubilee Themes and Calendar Interpretations
• Politics, Prophecy, and Public Influence
• Institutional Legacy and Modern Expansion
• Patterns Repeating in Contemporary Movements

Defend the Defenders

 

Francesca Albanese is trying to stop a genocide. That is her crime.

The United States and Israel are trying to stop her – by destroying her life, her career, her family, and her voice.

The US has sanctioned UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, 8 ICC judges, 3 court officials, and Palestinian human rights organisations Al-Haq, Al Mezan, and PCHR. The message is chilling: investigate genocide, speak up for international law, and we will destroy your life. Under Executive Order 14203, anyone collaborating with the International Criminal Court becomes a target.

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Alternative event held to protest Israel's place in Eurovision

 

'United for Palestine' is an alternative music event taking place in Brussels, on the night of the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final. The group has called for a boycott of the official event due to Israel competing. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports.

WEXNERLAND - Whitney Webb's Latest: Silicon Valley, Midwest Edition

 

A special episode, as we're replaying Indie's complete read-through and commentary on "Technate, Ohio: How Leslie Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein Built The Silicon Heartland" by Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin at Unlimited Hangout. Originally recorded in 2 parts (March 24 and 31), this is stitched together into one EPIC stream.

Can the Vatican and the US repair relations?

 

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first anniversary as pontiff, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, visited the Vatican, reportedly to smooth strained relations between Donald Trump and the Roman Catholic leader

Pope Leo has emerged as one of the more vocal critics of the US war on Iran, repeatedly calling for peace and challenging the Trump administration’s approach. So, where do the US and the Vatican’s relations go from here?

This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels, Director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University.

Microsoft ousts Israel country manager over mass surveillance system targeting Palestinians

 

The probe revealed that Microsoft Azure servers stored millions of Palestinian phone call recordings for the Israeli army’s Unit 8200

Microsoft Israel country general manager Alon Haimovich was removed from his post after an internal investigation into the branch’s ties with the Israeli Defense Ministry, Globes reported on 11 May.

The Israeli office was placed under Microsoft France until a permanent replacement is appointed. 

Haimovich, who led Microsoft Israel for four years, was summoned as part of the probe after the local branch failed to fully disclose how the ministry was using Microsoft systems.

Several managers responsible for internal oversight, compliance, and governance are also leaving their posts.

According to Globes, Microsoft was concerned that Israeli military units were using its systems in ways that were not transparent to global management, violated company terms, and exposed Microsoft to legal and regulatory risks in Europe.  (more...)

Microsoft ousts Israel country manager over mass surveillance system targeting Palestinians

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