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Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final

A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.

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Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision finalA fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.
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