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New York: Marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building ends in arrest

New York: Marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building ends in arrest
France 24 Thursday 02 July 2026, 12:34 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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A couple of Russian daredevils scaled the spire of the Empire State Building on Wednesday where one of them got down on one knee to propose. The couple had earlier unfurled a banner with a message of peace atop the tower. They were later arrested by police.

A couple of Russian daredevils scaled the spire of the Empire State Building on Wednesday where one of them got down on one knee to propose. The couple had earlier unfurled a banner with a message of peace atop the tower. They were later arrested by police. [Image text:] NEWYORK Marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building ends in arrest
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