epa13341495 A masked protester poses in front of policemen during a demonstration and a general strike organized by the USB trade union in Turin, Italy, 30 October 2026. Workers and students protest against war, the economic situation, and the rising cost of living. EPA/TINO ROMANO

epaselect epa13341411 Protesters clash with police during a demonstration and a general strike organized by the USB trade union in Turin, Italy, 30 October 2026. Workers and students protest against war, the economic situation, and the rising cost of living. EPA/TINO ROMANO

epa13341512 People take part in a demonstration at Imperial Fora, at the foot of the Colosseum, during a general strike organized by the USB Piemonte union in Rome, Italy, 30 October 2026. Workers and students protest against war, the economic situation, and the rising cost of living. EPA/GIUSEPPE LAMI