Protesters set fire to 143-year-old tower in France
A fire broke out in the town hall building of Limoges, France, which dates back to 1883, and it was completely destroyed following violent protests against the rising cost of living in the country. The protests escalated, with windows smashed and the building stormed, leading to the collapse of the historic tower despite efforts by the authorities to control the blaze. The local governor described the incident as an act of deliberate arson by vandals, representing a significant loss to the city's heritage. These events come amid the fourth week of anti-government protests, which have resulted in around 400 arrests, as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the disturbances.
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