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The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.

19 octobre 2026 à 10:27
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.

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The city hall in Limoges on Saturday night. The violence in the city, better known for its porcelain than its politics, was among the most surprising episodes of France’s widespread unrest.

France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops

18 octobre 2026 à 18:50
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.

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A street in Paris, littered on Sunday with debris a day after nationwide protests and riots.
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