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Italy will deploy 500 troops to Milan following two days of rioting

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Shops on Via Montenapoleone, Milan's luxury shopping street home to Chanel, Tiffany and Dior, shut early on Monday and cleared their windows. Deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini, who leads the right-wing League party, said the troops will defend the city, with cabinet approval expected on Tuesday. Police detained 271 young people on Sunday, and 32 of them were arrested, including 23 minors.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 October 2026 at 6:36

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