Italian police fired tear gas and used water cannons on February 7 after Winter Olympics protests in Milan turned violent. Demonstrators rallied against environmental and social impacts before clashes erupted near an Olympic venue.

A group of around 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police after breaking away from the main body of a demonstration in the Olympic host city of Milan on Saturday.

Local police, many in riot gear, pushed the rowdy crowd back with tear gas and water cannons in an effort to disperse more than 5,000 agitators, some of whom unfurled huge banners saying “trans” and “...

Italian long track speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida took it all in: the fans, the red, white and green flag wrapped around her back, and her 2-year-old son, Tommaso, perched on her hip.

The 2026 Winter Olympics continue Saturday, and the first medals of the Games will be awarded.

With fans rising to their feet and roaring for her as she competed on her 35th birthday, Lollobrigida finished in 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, more than two seconds ahead of runner-up Ragne Wiklund of No...