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BBC News provides live coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 second semi-final in Vienna, with 18 acts performing and 10 set to progress to Saturday’s final. Highlights include Look Mum No Computer for the UK, automatic qualifiers UK/Austria/France, and ongoing controversy over Israel’s participation amid boycotts. Voting is online via esc.vote or the Eurovision app after the final act, and the running order is shared for tonight.
Paris Saint-Germain controlled the tempo from the start at the Allianz Arena, exposing Bayern Munich’s collective dip in intensity with a string of underperformances from Olise, Laimer, Kimmich, Musiala and more; only Manuel Neuer and Harry Kane delivered the bare minimum, Bayern’s home form again a liability, and questions lingering about Vincent Kompany’s ceiling and the team’s ability to rotate and improve for Europe.
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates (2-1 on aggregate) to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, with Bukayo Saka tapping in a rebound after Leandro Trossard’s setup. Declan Rice produced a crucial early block, and a Griezmann penalty appeal was denied after a build-up foul on Gabriel. Arsenal extend a 14-game European unbeaten run and will face Bayern Munich or PSG in Budapest on May 30.
Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final, with Bukayo Saka scoring a first-half goal after a rebound from Jan Oblak, and a resolute defense helping them reach the final in Budapest. They’ll face PSG or Bayern as underdogs, chasing a first European crown in 20 years.
Arsenal host Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Emirates, with Arsenal aiming to seal a final berth and Atlético hoping to overturn the tie, as both clubs arrive amid strategic talk, pre-match logistics, and historic European context; kickoff is at 8pm BST.
Arsenal took a 1-0 lead in the Champions League semi-final first leg in Madrid thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’s 44th-minute penalty, but Atlético Madrid equalised through a Julian Alvarez penalty in the 56th minute to make it 1-1 as the live updates rolled in.
Arsenal booked a Champions League semi-final after a 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting CP, with Mikel Arteta praising the players' effort, Declan Rice's leadership as captain, and the supporters' backing through a demanding tie and schedule; he highlighted the squad's physical strain, the captaincy decision, and the emotional relief of achieving a historic milestone, while looking forward to two magical nights in Madrid and London against Atletico.
Arsenal held Sporting CP to a 0-0 draw in Lisbon to win 1-0 on aggregate and book a Champions League semi-final against Atlético Madrid, delivering a tense defensive display as attacking moments were scarce; Sporting hit the post and had late chances, while Arsenal’s only on-target effort came from Martín Zubimendi and substitute Max Dowman featured late on.
In the World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami, the Dominican Republic jumped ahead 1-0 against the United States when Caminero hit a two-out homer off Paul Skenes in the bottom of the second, and Luis Severino followed with a string of strikeouts to keep the US offense quiet through three innings as the DR clings to the lead.
Dewald Brevis smashed 42 off 18 and, aided by George Linde and Tristan Stubbs, guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe (chasing 154) to reach the T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. England, topping Group 2, will face the India/West Indies winner in the other last-four clash, as SA chase a maiden title.
Rehan Ahmed, on his T20 World Cup debut, produced a crucial 19 not out and a wicket against New Zealand to help England win and stay unbeaten in the Super 8s, but he downplays his chances of a semi-final berth as England balance pace and spin for a likely Mumbai surface; selectors will pick the best XI for a possible India or West Indies clash, meaning Ahmed’s spot remains uncertain despite a standout performance.
Team USA built a 5-0 lead over Slovakia through two periods in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal, with Jack Hughes and Jack Eichel leading the scoring surge. Tage Thompson is out to start the third period as a precaution, while the U.S. looks to close out and advance to the gold-medal game against Canada. A Guentzel goal was disallowed for kicking motion, and the Americans’ penalty kill has been stout as they protect the lead.
Novak Djokovic, at 38, outlasted Jannik Sinner in a grueling Australian Open semifinal, with Sinner failing to convert 18 break-point chances as Djokovic converted 3 of 8 opportunities; the loss ends Sinner’s title defense, while post-match Sinner wrote a gracious Instagram message congratulating Djokovic and thanking fans.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, taking a crucial lead into the second leg at the Emirates and moving closer to a first major final since 2020. Gyokeres starred with a goal and an assist, while Garnacho struck for Chelsea's comeback; Arsenal may have extended their advantage, but the tie remains open as they shift focus to the next leg and upcoming league match.
Arsenal won 3-2 at Chelsea to take a 3-2 aggregate lead in the Carabao Cup semi-final, with Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi scoring for the Gunners while Alejandro Garnacho struck twice for Chelsea; the tie heads to the Emirates for the second leg next month.