Austria's Eurovision winner JJ says it's "disappointing" that Israel continues to participate in the song contest. "I would like Eurovision to be held in Vienna next year and without Israel. But the ball is in the EBU's court.

Austria won its third Eurovision Song Contest after a glittering grand final in neighboring Switzerland, with singer JJ earning the continent’s votes for the operatic pop anthem “Wasted Love.”

By John Revill BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) -Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Swiss host city Basel on Saturday, in the country's first victory since bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst won in 2014.