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Milan rioters loot shops and torch barricades during march

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Central Milan was cleared by police on Saturday using water cannon and teargas, with approximately 50 individuals detained, many of whom were minors. A peaceful march against rising living costs turned violent when masked protesters hurled stones and paving blocks at riot police. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said protesting is a right but "setting our cities ablaze is not".

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 October 2026 at 16:01

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