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."
Iran and US agree to halt attacks, talks scheduled in Doha on Tuesday
Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Sunday, raising hopes of saving an interim peace deal that was under pressure from days of tit-for-tat strikes.
Israeli strike kills three Gaza Palestinians, including a child, health ministry says
An Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians, including a child, in central Gaza on Monday, according to the health ministry in the devastated territory, despite a ceasefire that has officially been in effect since October.
Qatar advises temporary suspension of sailing and other maritime activities
Qatar advised on Monday the temporary suspension of sailing and other maritime activities in the country until further notice.
Venezuelan communities still await earthquake aid, aftershock felt on Monday
Some areas in Venezuela devastated by twin earthquakes last Wednesday have yet to receive government aid to help with rescue and recovery efforts, residents in some hard-hit towns said on Monday.
JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an investigation after a JetBlue JBLU.O flight reported hitting a drone while approaching New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday.
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