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Murder Suspect Arraigned; Worker Exploitation Revealed

Today, Roderick Azzopardi is being arraigned in court to face charges related to the murder of Charlotte Zammit in Żabbar. This development follows his arrest at the scene on Saturday, with police records indicating a history of domestic violence against the victim.

Meanwhile, the high-profile murder trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech has resumed after key witness Melvin Theuma concluded his testimony. The trial has now entered its 48th day, making it the second-longest criminal trial involving a killing in Malta's history.

In other significant news, a General Workers' Union official has exposed alarming cases of foreign worker exploitation, including three individuals being forced to share a single bed, prompting calls for immigration reform. A new survey also reveals public sentiment against jailing women for abortion but in favor of penalizing doctors involved.

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Suspect Arraigned in Charlotte Zammit Murder

Roderick Azzopardi is scheduled to appear in court today to face charges in connection with the murder of Charlotte Zammit in Żabbar. Police had arrested Azzopardi at the scene on Saturday, and previous reports indicate a history of domestic violence against the victim.

Fenech Murder Trial Resumes, Becomes Second Longest in History

The murder trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech has resumed after the testimony of key witness Melvin Theuma concluded. The trial, now entering its 48th day, has become the second-longest criminal trial involving a killing in Maltese history.

GWU Exposes Abuse of Foreign Workers

A General Workers' Union (GWU) official has brought to light instances of severe abuse against foreign workers, including cases where three individuals were forced to share a single bed, calling for urgent immigration reform.

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