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Limoges town hall destroyed in fire during protests
A 140-year-old French town hall burned down as demonstrations turned violent, leaving residents devastated.
SOURCE: Al Jazeera ↗
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- Al JazeeraOct 19, 2026Read the original report at Al Jazeera ↗
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