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WORLD · OCT 19, 2026

Macron Condemns Rioters After Limoges City Hall Tower Collapses

President Emmanuel Macron questioned the motives of rioters after the Limoges city hall tower collapsed in flames during a weekend of violent unrest in France.

President Emmanuel Macron questioned the motives of rioters following a weekend of violent unrest in France that resulted in the collapse of the Limoges city hall tower. The tower fell in flames during the riots, which have sparked broader concerns regarding immigration policies and the stability of Western civilization.

Macron reacted to the destruction by asking, "How can French people do this to France?"

Separately, the United States government increased oversight ahead of the November 3 mid-term elections. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security implemented measures to address voter fraud and ensure election integrity. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned state officials that they could face criminal liability for enabling non-citizen voting.

In the technology sector, Meta Platforms Incorporated suspended the 'No Kings' Instagram account during scheduled demonstrations on Saturday. The company stated that an automated security system triggered the suspension due to bot postings linked to an Anthropic AI tool.


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Emmanuel MacronHarmeet DhillonUnited States Department of JusticeUnited States Department of Homeland Security

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