Pro-Palestinian Protests at Harvard and UCLA

Pro-Palestinian protests continue at Harvard and UCLA after 13 students were disqualified from commencement. Police faced protesters at UCLA and Harvard overruled faculty to re-invite the students. Harvard College planned to fast-track degrees for the excluded students if successful appeals are made.

Controversy at Eurovision 2024

The banning of Russia from Eurovision in 2022 led to a controversial and politically charged Eurovision 2024 event, with protests, disqualifications, and intense performances overshadowing the competition.

Expulsion of Joost Klein from Eurovision Song Contest

Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein was expelled from the competition hours before the final over a backstage incident being investigated by police. The incident involved a female production crew member, and Klein failed to perform at dress rehearsals. The EBU stated that the incident was not connected to Israel. Klein will not receive points, and Dutch viewers cannot vote for their own act. AVROTOS, the Dutch broadcaster, found the disqualification disproportionate.

Eurovision Song Contest

Dutch Eurovision contestant expelled from the competition over a backstage incident being investigated by police, causing controversy and shock among fans and organizers.

Marathon Disqualification

A California man was stripped of his first-place finish at a marathon for accepting water from his father who rode along the course on a bicycle, violating race rules. He was disqualified after finishing in 2:24:54. Another runner was declared the winner.

Controversy at Beijing Half Marathon

Winner of Beijing's half marathon, He Jie, and three African runners had their results canceled after investigation found that the Africans slowed down near the finish line allowing He Jie to win. The race operator was disqualified as well.

UFC Disqualification for Biting Incident

Igor Severino was disqualified and released by UFC for biting his opponent Andre Lima during their fight in UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Severino's career in the UFC is over as a result.

Supreme Court overturning Colorado ruling on Trump's ballot disqualification

Attorney George Conway criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a Colorado Supreme Court ruling disqualifying former President Donald Trump from the ballot, calling it 'shoddy legal work all around by all the justices.'

Fani Willis disqualification in prosecuting Donald Trump over alleged relationship with prosecutor

Fani Willis faces disqualification in prosecuting Donald Trump due to allegations of a relationship with her prosecutor, Nathan Wade, causing potential mistrial and conflict of interest.

N.C. State Swimmer Stripped of ACC Championship Title

N.C. State swimmer Owen Lloyd was stripped of his ACC championship title for mounting a lane divider after his race, interfering with his teammate Ross Dent, according to NCAA rules.

Disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney in Trump Election Fraud Case

A judge in Georgia is considering whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others due to a conflict of interest involving her special prosecutor. Trump's legal team has presented evidence of a romantic relationship between Willis and the prosecutor, Nathan Wade, which they deny. The judge is expected to make a ruling soon.