Italian and French police clash with protesters in Turin and Paris
Police clashed with protesters in France and Italy during massive rallies on Saturday, one week after similar gatherings led to riots and looting in major cities. Officers used batons in Turin and tear gas in French cities to control crowds. In France, protests were smaller than the previous weekend, with about 440,000 participants nationwide, down from 550,000. At least 1,000 people were arrested, while authorities confiscated homemade weapons in Paris, where most of the march remained peaceful. In Italy, protesters tried to enter Rome's Colosseum but were escorted out. Similar demonstrations occurred across Europe, including in Spain and Portugal over housing costs, with Spanish unions planning a general strike on November 11.