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France nationwide protests turn violent; cars, buildings torched
Published 3 h ago8 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyBBC NewsLow-rated sourceFR
Radical elements set fire to Limoges' 19th-century town hall at the end of a Saturday protest, causing severe structural damage. The prefect calls it a deliberate act of vandalism, not protest, and a 'cultural catastrophe'. This marks a significant escalation in protest-related violence in France, raising concerns about public order and heritage loss.
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