World · 8 February 2026
Italian Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters Near Winter Olympics Venue in Milan
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Italian police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters who threw firecrackers, smoke bombs, and bottles near a Winter Olympics venue in Milan. Around 10,000 people had joined a larger demonstration against housing costs and the environmental impact of the Games, but a smaller splinter group turned violent while trying to reach the Santagiulia ice hockey rink. Six people were arrested. Authorities also reported coordinated sabotage on rail lines that disrupted train services.
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