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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests

Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
BBC News Sunday 18 October 2026, 00:49 UTC 1 min read
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An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.

An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.
French (ORG) Limoges (LOCATION)
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