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Man Climbs Big Ben Barefoot for 16 Hours

3/10/2025

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A daring man scaled Big Ben barefoot, proudly waving a Palestinian flag for an astonishing 16 hours. Authorities were alerted early Saturday morning, and after intense negotiations, he was persuaded to come down safely. The following day, he was arrested, with police citing safety concerns during the extraordinary standoff.

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A daring man scaled Big Ben barefoot, proudly waving a Palestinian flag for an astonishing 16 hours. Authorities were alerted early Saturday morning, and after intense negotiations, he was persuaded to come down safely. The following day, he was arrested, with police citing safety concerns during the extraordinary standoff.