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Historic Limoges Town Hall Damaged in French Riots

  • The Limoges Town Hall, built in 1883 and designated a historic landmark in 1975, was largely lost to fire.
  • The fire occurred amid nationwide cost-of-living protests in France, with far-left demonstrators involved.
  • Police arrested 400 people in connection with the unrest across the country.
  • The roof of the Limoges Town Hall collapsed, and two-thirds of the exterior was destroyed.
  • The incident highlights the escalating tensions and violence during the ongoing protests.
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