France Protests: 1,200 Arrested as Limoges Town Hall Burns

Violent protests across France on October 17 over living costs and school conditions led to 1,200 arrests, with the 143-year-old Limoges town hall burned down, prompting US Vice President JD Vance to blame mass immigration. The demonstrations, involving students, unions, and workers, saw clashes, looting, and fires in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon, with 150 police injured. President Emmanuel Macron vowed to prosecute those responsible for attacking public buildings. Vance's comments on X linked the violence to immigration failures, drawing criticism amid France's political tensions. The protests began in September over school issues, with attendance estimated between 550,000 and 800,000 nationwide.