Protesters burn Limoges town hall, collapsing its historic bell tower

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Protesters set fire to the town hall in Limoges, France, on Saturday, causing its historic bell tower to collapse. The attack occurred during demonstrations against the rising cost of living. The fire destroyed the building, which was inaugurated in 1883 and inspired by Paris's town hall. Masked demonstrators broke windows, entered the structure, and set it alight after burning a police vehicle outside. France's Interior Minister reported numerous attacks on public buildings and police stations during the protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed support for police, describing the violence as "extreme" in intensity.


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