Far-left protesters burn Limoges city hall, destroying its 17th-century bell tower

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Far-left protesters set fire to the city hall of Limoges, France, destroying the building and collapsing its 17th-century bell tower during cost-of-living demonstrations. The fire was deliberately started by ultra-left individuals after a protest rally, spreading through a wing and roof. Interior Minister Laurent Núñez confirmed it was arson. Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu reported over 1,200 arrests and 150 injured police officers nationwide amid the broader wave of far-left violence.


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