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Switzerland wins politically-charged 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Singer Nemo is the first nonbinary person to win Eurovision. This year’s contest was dominated by political tensions over Israel’s participation.

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Nemo, representing Switzerland with the song “The Code,” celebrates after wining the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday. (Jessica Gow/AP)
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MALMO, Sweden — Switzerland was crowned winner of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday morning, with singer Nemo becoming the first nonbinary person to win the world’s biggest music contest.

“Thank you so much and I hope this contest can live up to its promise and stand up for dignity and peace,” said Nemo after receiving the glass microphone trophy.