Early Sunday, a man was arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower in London, barefoot and holding a Palestinian flag. The incident caused major traffic disruptions, leading to road closures and the cancellation of Parliament tours. Emergency crews and negotiators eventually talked him down safely. He is now in police custody while supporters chanted nearby.
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