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DW reports June 2026 Amendolara murders of four migrant farm workers

Jul 19, 2026

DW News segment examines the June 2026 murders of four migrant farm workers burned alive in a car at a gas station in Amendolara, Calabria. It covers their alleged exploitation by caporali recruiters, unpaid wages, and the broader context of agricultural labor in southern Italy between Calabria and Basilicata. The report includes interviews with farmer Jervasio Unulu, union activists Federica Petramala and Aleandro Dalo, and prosecutor Aleandro D’Alessio. It discusses living conditions in abandoned buildings, transportation fees, and mafia infiltration. The second part notes victim names Amin, Ula, Safi, and Wasim, arrests of two Pakistani suspects, and protection programs for other workers who reported recruiters.

Source: DW News

Meloni Rejects Trump Claim She 'Begged' for G7 Photo

Jun 19, 2026

DW News reports US President Trump claimed in a La7 interview that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo with him at the recent G7 summit in France. Meloni responded on social media calling the remarks completely fabricated and stating that Italy and she do not beg. The segment covers the ensuing Italian political backlash, including statements from the foreign minister and others, plus calls for solidarity from President Sergio Mattarella.

Source: DW News