French protests leave five critical in Paris as Limoges tower collapses

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At least five people are in critical condition in Paris following violent protests across France, where the Limoges town hall tower collapsed after being set on fire. Ten injuries were reported in Lyon, 12 in Lille, five in Dijon, and 15 in Rennes, none life-threatening. The prime minister announced 1,200 arrests and 150 police injured, calling it a "miracle" the toll wasn't worse. The justice minister ordered prosecutors to seek preventive detention for attackers. Paris police detained 855 people by Sunday morning, with video analysis ongoing to identify more suspects. The prime minister challenged the radical left party France Unbowed to "choose a side," while the 143-year-old Limoges building fire was brought under control.


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