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Street artist Banksy claims a fifth mural in as many days, this time of two pelicans above a fish and chip shop in Walthamstow, North East London. The pelicans continue the elusive artist’s animal theme – on Monday it was a goat in Kew, South West London; Tuesday, two elephants in Chelsea, West London; Wednesday, three monkeys in Shoreditch, East London; Thursday’s wolf painted onto a satellite dish in Peckham, South East London was quickly stolen. Banksy’s works tend to offer social and political commentary, and this latest spurt of work has sparked speculation among fans about their meaning – and whether the safari of artworks will continue into the weekend… IMAGES
Israelis protest next to the Sde Teman military base near Beersheba against the detention for questioning of military reservists suspected of abusing a detainee held there. The Sde Teiman facility is known to be holding Palestinians arrested from Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. IMAGES
UN chief Antonio Guterres is "appalled" by Israel's escalating military activity in and around Rafah, a spokesman says, as clashes have rocked the densely crowded southern Gaza city. SOUNDBITE
Guatemalan authorities raid the offices of the international organization Save the Children in what the prosecutor's office says is part of an investigation into alleged abuses against minors. IMAGES
People gather in Istanbul's Sarachane area after partial results show the main Turkish opposition party claimed victory in the mayoral race in the capital Ankara. The country has been dominated for more than two decades by the AKP of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. IMAGES