Historic Limoges town hall spire collapses as protests turn violent across France

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A 140-year-old town hall in Limoges, France, was largely destroyed by fire after masked protesters set it ablaze during nationwide cost-of-living protests on Saturday, causing its spire to collapse. Authorities said around 550,000 people participated in protests across France, with clashes in multiple areas. In Limoges, rioters broke into the town hall at about 6 pm, and four police officers were injured, with 19 people detained. The Interior Ministry reported roughly 110,000 protesters in Paris, where looting and clashes occurred. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, stating those who vandalized public property would be prosecuted.


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