A Banksy painting which depicts the British House of Commons filled with chimpanzees has been sold for around AED 45 million.
The piece, which is called 'Devolved Parliament,' was painted back in 2009.
It was auctioned off after 13 minutes at Sotheby's in London.
The anonymous Bristol artist confirmed on Instagram that it was a "record price for a Banksy painting."
Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday, blockade remains
US President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news" about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday.
India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through parliament on Friday, in a rare defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump says Israel banned from bombing Lebanon
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has banned Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, using an atypically harsher tone than usual with the longtime ally.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal 'soon' to end war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump said talks could take place this weekend and he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come "soon".
UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers
The United Nations children's agency UNICEF said on Friday it was "outraged" after two truck drivers it contracted to deliver clean water to families in the Gaza Strip were killed by Israeli fire.
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