Italy deploys army and approves tougher anti-riot laws after violence

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that 500 troops would be deployed to Milan to assist police following clashes. Her cabinet also approved tougher anti-riot measures, including easier detention of minors and fines for parents when their children cause damage.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced the deployment of 500 troops to Milan to assist police following clashes in the city. Meloni said a cabinet meeting also approved measures to make the detention of minors easier and to impose fines on their parents for any damage. Story by Morgan Ayre.