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A Palestinian flag was raised above the iconic statue of John Harvard on Saturday night by pro-Palestine protestors. The American flag is typically flown over the founder's memorial.

A Palestinian flag was raised above the iconic statue of John Harvard on Saturday night by pro-Palestine protestors. The American flag is typically flown over the founder's memorial. Two other Palestinian flag were also hung, but school staff eventually took them all down. A spokesperson for the Ivy League said those involved 'will be subject to disciplinary action.' In recent days, protests have erupted across campuses nationwide in the wake of the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas , and the ongoing retaliatory attacks on Gaza that followed.

Dr John Harvard revealed there had been a 'significant rise' in the number of people being signed off work, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. But he says it may not be a 'wise plan' for those feeling anxious or depressed to be staying at home as they 'need the support of home, family, friends, and also those at work'. It comes as the number of people of working age in Britain that are economically inactive hit 9.4million, meaning they are neither employed nor looking for work. Meanwhile, at the end of last year, 4,000 applications for sickness benefits were being made every single day.