Italy sends 500 troops to Milan after luxury shops looted in riots

Italy will deploy 500 army troops to Milan after two days of violent unrest, property destruction, and clashes between demonstrators and police. Police detained 271 young people, with 32 formal arrests, 23 involving minors. Luxury stores on Via Montenapoleone, including Chanel, Tiffany, and Dior, cleared merchandise and closed early after outlets like Decathlon and Vodafone were looted. Similar demonstrations occurred in Turin, Bologna, Bergamo, and Brescia. The riots began as peaceful protests over poor public services and rising living costs, mirroring recent unrest in France. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chaired a security meeting, with a cabinet proposal expected to expand preventive detention for youth gang activity.