French protests spread into the night, with buildings burning and looting reported in several cities. Limoges town hall reportedly caught fire, with officials stating that the building is now "largely lost." In Paris, fires, looting, and tear gas were common sights as protests continued. The unrest was widespread, with cost-of-living protests taking place across the country.
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Buildings burn as French protests go into the night
Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now ‘largely lost’. In Paris, fires, looting and tear gas marked a night of unrest as cost-of-living protests raged on throughout the country.
Published On 18 Oct 2026
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