World · 17 May 2026

Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision, Israel takes second

An estimated 120 million people watched as Bulgarian pop star Dara secured the Eurovision Song Contest victory. The 27-year-old singer won with her dance anthem "Bangaranga", topping both the public and jury votes. She beat Israel for the top spot, thanks to a huge public vote, marking a historic win for Bulgaria on Sunday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 May 2026 at 19:19

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