Fire damages historic Limoges city hall in France

A fire severely damaged the historic city hall of Limoges, France, on Saturday after hooded individuals invaded the 1883 building and set it ablaze, causing its roof to collapse. The attack followed a protest against the high cost of living. French media reported that the masked group broke windows to enter the building and started the fire. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed the ongoing blaze and noted other attacks on public buildings, police stations, and shops during nationwide demonstrations. The protests drew about 550,000 people across France, with roughly 400 arrests and 60 police officers injured. The movement began in September at high schools near Paris, expanding to include grievances over social inequality and declining purchasing power.