French protests over living costs turn violent with 1,000 arrests

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Violent protests over rising living costs in France resulted in over 1,000 arrests, with a 143-year-old town hall in Limoges largely destroyed by fire started by masked demonstrators. Smaller protests also occurred in Belgium, Portugal, and Italy. The Limoges town hall roof collapsed after protesters set a police car on fire and entered the building. Looting targeted dozens of shops across major cities, and US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for the unrest, linking it to upcoming US elections. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported around 550,000 demonstrators nationwide, with the CGT union estimating 800,000. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu blamed the "ultra-left" and criminals, while President Emmanuel Macron vowed to prosecute those responsible for the attacks.


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