Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now ‘largely lost’.
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SUN · 2026-10-18 · 01:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1018-119795
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Buildings burn as French protests go into the night
Masked protesters set fire to the Limoges town hall, resulting in significant damage. Officials have stated that the building is now "largely lost." The incident occurred during protests that extended into the night.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-10-18 · 01:30 GMTOutlet · State media · QatarRead · 1 min
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Masked protesters set fire to the Limoges town hall, resulting in significant damage. Officials have stated that the building is now "largely lost." The incident occurred during protests that extended into the night. The article does not provide details on the reasons for the protests or the specific timing of the fire within the night.
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