World: The man had ascended several metres (feet) and was perched barefoot on a ledge of the historic structure, whose official name is Elizabeth Tower, according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

London Police shut down Big Ben area as barefoot protester climbs famous clock tower

London's Big Ben stopped ticking for the second time this week. The UK Parliament is on the verge of collapse. Does Britain need major repair work? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Big Ben fails to chime as it stops ticking for the second time

London's famous Big Ben bell fails to chime when dials of clock briefly stopped

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The UK's famous Big Ben is back after a five-year restoration. People can again hear the sound of London. Watch this special report for more.

Big Ben is back in the UK after a five-year restoration

British parliament is crumbling, repairs set to produce eye-watering bill

Repairing the Elizabeth Tower: What does this massive project entail?

Newly face-lifted Big Ben will ring in London New Year

The details are potential questions would-be Britons face when they take a 'Life in the UK' test, which all applicants must pass before becoming British citizens, answering a minimum of 18 out of 24 questions correctly

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