"Two landmarks - the town hall in Limoges and a pavilion housing the tourist office in Lyon - were set on fire during the weekend protests in France. It was like witnessing the fire at Notre Dame all over again, only this time in our city," Limoges resident Françoise Faurie told Reuters.
WorldDissatisfaction with the government in France is reaching a boiling point. Up to 800,000 protesters are demanding immediate improvements in living standards. Demonstrations on Saturday were followed by violence, with town halls set on fire and tear gas used.
WorldThe Louvre in Paris is at risk of having to close unless politicians provide funding, museum director Christophe Leribault told Le Figaro.
EntertainmentThe government has offered “crumbs” in response to the protests, French students say. On Tuesday, they will demonstrate again across the country, with Greta Thunberg attending in Paris. French student organizations say nearly half a million people are taking part nationwide.
WorldThousands of people took part in protests across France against the education system. The Interior Ministry said more than 500 protesters were detained on Thursday.
WorldA teenage protester has lost a hand during the protests at schools across France, reports the television channel BFMTV.
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