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Protests Erupt Near Milan-Cortina Olympics Venue as Demonstrations Against Environmental Impact Grow

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Italian police deployed tear gas and a water cannon against protesters near a venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The demonstrators, who numbered in the thousands, were protesting the event's environmental impact and the presence of U.S. agents. The clashes occurred after a peaceful march, highlighting growing concerns about the Games' footprint on the region.