 Eurovision Music Contest  2023

Liverpool tighten security ahead of Eurovision finale

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UK authorities step up surveillance and intelligence gathering

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Event organizers work with security agencies to clear it

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Liverpool people support security measure sharing their joy

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Huge crowd expected for Eurovision finale

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UK leaders are tight-lipped about potential terrorist

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Incidents can happen even after tight security

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Kevin Gates stuns fans and fellow celebs

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