Sweden may beat Ireland's Eurovision record

Sweden is favored to win the Eurovision Song Contest, potentially surpassing Ireland's record for the most wins. The competition is taking place in Basel, Switzerland. Ireland's entry, EMMY, faces a challenging semi-final on Thursday, with the top ten acts advancing to Saturday's final. The winner will be determined by a combination of public votes and national juries. The article also highlights the ongoing debate surrounding Israel's participation and provides details on other competing acts, including Finland's KAJ and Austria's JJ, and the contest's voting format.