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Eurovision’s Harmony Disrupted by Political Discord

  In a turn of events that has brought political tensions to the forefront of a traditionally unifying event, the Eurovision Song Contest has become the stage for significant protests. The inclusion of Israel’s contestant, Eden Golan, in the Eurovision finals has sparked widespread demonstrations in Malmo, Sweden, where the contest is being held. Despite the uproar, Golan advanced to the grand final, a victory overshadowed by the voices of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters who took to the streets to express their dissent. The protests have drawn attention from political figures as well. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the protests as ‘outrageous’, aligning with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s condemnation of the events in Sweden. The demonstrations, which included prominent figures like Greta Thunberg, have been calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli government’s military offensive in Gaza. The Eurovision Song Contest, known for its eclectic mix of music an
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Canadian economy shrank 1.1 per cent in Q3 on annualized basis

 


According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy contracted at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the third quarter of 2023, which was below expectations. However, the real GDP most likely edged up 0.2% in October after a 0.1% gain in September.

The contraction in Q3 was mainly due to a decline in exports and a decrease in business investment. The country’s goods trade surplus with the world contracted by roughly $8.7 billion in Q3 to hit $1.7 billion.

Despite the contraction in Q3, the Canadian economy is showing signs of growth in October. The real GDP is expected to have increased by 0.2% in October after a 0.1% gain in September.

Based on the above information, I suggest the following title for your article: “Canadian economy contracts in Q3, but shows signs of growth in October”.


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