France awoke to scenes of devastation as widespread riots, fueled by protests against living costs and educational conditions, tore through cities, leaving shattered storefronts, torched vehicles, and a heavy police presence in their wake. The unrest, which saw masked groups clashing violently with authorities, looting businesses, and igniting fires, resulted in 1,800 arrests nationwide, with 855 in the Paris region alone. The destruction extended beyond the capital, with the historic town hall of Limoges, a landmark dating back to 1883, being largely consumed by flames, its roof collapsing and two-thirds of its exterior lost in what officials decried as a ‘catastrophe for heritage.’ Amidst this escalating violence, French President Emmanuel Macron, who had previously called for calm and respect, faced criticism for reportedly attending a Celine Dion concert in Nanterre while the nation burned, a stark contrast to former President Donald Trump’s immediate call for France to close its borders and blame immigration for the chaos.
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