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May 2024
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Israel at Eurovision, the US tractor glu...

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Israel qualifies for the Eurovision final as the war in Gaza casts a shadow. Falling crop prices mean a glut of unsold tractors and combines. And as the pet and sports markets emerge as bright spots in the Chinese economy, we visit an obstacle course catering to both. 


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