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Video. Noam thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 337 words · By Nathan Rennolds
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Noam thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 17/05/2026 - 16:35 GMT+2 “Everyone is very, very proud of you,” Netanyahu said to Bettan, who…

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Noam thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 17/05/2026 - 16:35 GMT+2 “Everyone is very, very proud of you,” Netanyahu said to Bettan, who…

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Read full article Top stories Now playing Next Noam thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place Now playing Next Watch: Tears and confetti as Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 –…

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant amid Iran ceasefire tension.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant amid Iran ceasefire tension”
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EuroNews and multiple web search results confirm a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE.
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web search NEUTRAL — Drone Strike Causes Fire at UAE Nuclear Power Plant; Radiation Levels Normal. 40 minutes ago.A drone strike caused a fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE authorities say. 2 hours ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — A drone strike has caused a fire on the perimeter of Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear power plant. Big crowds gathered in London to mark Nakba Day, which marks the mass displacement of Palestinians during …
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-drone-strike-sparks-fire-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — A drone strike has targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, setting an electrical generator ablaze.The UAE’s nuclear regulator said the fire didn’t impact the plant safety. “All units are …
https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/17/drone-strike-causes-fire-out…
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Claim 2: “public push Israel into second place”
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Deutsche Welle and BBC News both report that Israel finished in second place in the 2026 contest.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel has been represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 47 times since its debut in 1973. The current Israeli participating broadcaster in the contest is the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_in_the_Eurovision_Song_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "New Day Will Rise", written by Keren Peles and performed by Yuval Raphael. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israeli …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_in_the_Eurovision_Song_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel is being represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 by the song "Michelle", written by Nadav Aharoni, Noam Bettan, Tzlil Klifi, and Yuval Raphael, and performed by Bettan himself. The Isra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_in_the_Eurovision_Song_…
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Claim 3: “Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that Bulgaria won the contest for the first time in 2026 with the song 'Bangaranga'. This is further corroborated by Jpost, Deutsche Welle, EuroNews, and BBC News.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgaria has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 15 times since making its debut at the 2005 contest in Kyiv. The country won the contest for the first time in 2026 with the song "Bangaran…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria_in_the_Eurovision_Son…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgaria participated in and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bangaranga", written by Anne Judith Wik, Cristian Tarcea, Darina Yotova and Dimitris Kontopoulos, and performed by Yoto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria_in_the_Eurovision_Son…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It consisted of two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May and a final on 16 May 2026, held at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2026
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Claim 4: “Russia launches nearly 300 drones at Ukraine in overnight attack”
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Multiple web search results from different sources report that Russia launched nearly 300 drones at Ukraine in an overnight attack.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been several rounds of peace talks to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war since it began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Russia's president Vladimir Putin seeks recognition of all …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II, in a major escalation of the existing war between the two countries that began when Ru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–pres…
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Claim 5: “Noam thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place”
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Wikipedia confirms that Noam Bettan represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song 'Michelle'. Combined with the corroboration that Israel placed second, the claim is verified.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It consisted of two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May and a final on 16 May 2026, held at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2026
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel is being represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 by the song "Michelle", written by Nadav Aharoni, Noam Bettan, Tzlil Klifi, and Yuval Raphael, and performed by Bettan himself. The Isra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_in_the_Eurovision_Song_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Noam Bettan (born 5 March 1998) is an Israeli singer and songwriter. In 2026, he won the twelfth season of the singing competition Rising Star (HaKokhav HaBa), and represented Israel in the Eurovision…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noam_Bettan
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Claim 6: “Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy”
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Wikipedia confirms that Bulgaria won the 2026 contest with the song 'Bangaranga', performed by Darina Yotova under the stage name Dara.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgaria has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 15 times since making its debut at the 2005 contest in Kyiv. The country won the contest for the first time in 2026 with the song "Bangaran…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria_in_the_Eurovision_Son…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgaria participated in and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bangaranga", written by Anne Judith Wik, Cristian Tarcea, Darina Yotova and Dimitris Kontopoulos, and performed by Yoto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria_in_the_Eurovision_Son…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Darina Nikolaeva Yotova (Bulgarian: Дарина Николаева Йотова, born 9 September 1998), known mononymously as Dara (Дара), is a Bulgarian singer. She first rose to prominence in 2015 after reaching the f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dara_(Bulgarian_singer)
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Claim 7: “528 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers are returned”
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Multiple independent web search results report that 528 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers were returned by Russia.
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web search NEUTRAL — Meanwhile, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned a day after Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/16/russia-launche…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kyiv said on Saturday that Russia had returned 528 bodies to Ukraine, identified as Ukrainian soldiers killed in action, in one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring neighbors.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/16/kyiv-says-russia-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — As part of the exchange, Moscow returned 528 bodies of the dead, allegedly belonging to Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers. Kyiv has expressed skepticism and doubts that all of them are indeed the remain…
https://en.topwar.ru/282815-kiev-moskva-vernula-528-tel-pogi…
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Claim 8: “China unveils a giant rideable robot”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia and Britannica entries about China and a BBC news landing page. There is no specific mention of a rideable robot by Unitree in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — China has been one of the fastest-growing modern economies and is the world's largest manufacturer and exporter, as well as the second-largest importer. China has the world's largest standing army, se…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/China
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · China, the largest of all Asian countries, occupies nearly the entire East Asian landmass and covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth, making it almost as large as t…
https://www.britannica.com/place/China
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web search NEUTRAL — Get all the latest news, live updates and content about China from across the BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world/asia/china
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Claim 9: “One of Ukraine's largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says”
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The evidence provided consists of general information about Russia's geography and history. There is no specific report of a Ukrainian drone attack killing three people in the Moscow area in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — Following its disintegration, the late medieval Grand Principality of Moscow led the unification of Russian lands, culminating in the formation of the Tsardom of Russia in 1547. By the early 18th cent…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Russia, country that stretches over a vast expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia. Once the preeminent republic of the U.S.S.R., Russia became an independent country after the dissol…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Russia
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Discover Russia. Explore Russia facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.
https://www.countryreports.org/country/Russia.htm
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Claim 10: “UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Wes Streeting described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and expressed intent to stand in a leadership race.
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web search NEUTRAL — Streeting, who quit his Cabinet position earlier this month, has openly called for Keir Starmer to resign as leader, and told reporters on Saturday that he would stand in any leadership race. Speaking…
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/17/uk-leadership-…
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web search NEUTRAL — UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Ministe...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F43RnpXv68
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web search NEUTRAL — Streeting said Britain should rejoin the EU, describing Brexit as a “a catastrophic mistake” and suggested a closer relationship to Europe would help “rebuild our economy and trade, and improve our de…
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/16/wes-streeti…
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