Does music really unite Europe? After 70 years of bringing people together, growing tensions have led some to suggest that even the Eurovision Song Content can no longer heal our divided world.
Ouch! UK comes last in Eurovision again
Look mum, only one point: UK entry Look Mum No Computer received only one point from the jury — and none from the public vote. Glossary
Eurovision - The contest was first held in 1956, a year before the European Economic Community was created. The latter eventually became the EU, and both were conceived as a way to bring peace to Europe. It was thought that an annual song contest would encourage a healthy outlet for nationalism.
Israel - A country in the Middle East, and the only Jewish nation in the modern period. It is seen by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the Holy Land.
Chastening - Making someone understand they have done something wrong or failed.
Gaza - The smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Israel and Egypt.