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Nicki Minaj claims Christians persecuted in Nigeria at UN The world famous rapper praised US President Donald Trump's position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj's provocative style previously resulted in criticism by US Christians. US Congress approves bill to force release of Epstein files The bill passed the lower house of Congress after US President Donald Trump removed his opposition to releasing the files and called for Republicans to vote in favor. Is Israel encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza via 'voluntary emigration?' The organization Al-Majd Europe says it's helping Palestinians emigrate to third countries. But it has been accused of helping facilitate "forcible transfer" from Gaza. DW spoke to a representative of the organization. US court blocks Republican Texas congressional redistricting A federal court has stopped Texas from using a new congressional map in 2026 midterm elections intended to flip several Democratic-held seats. The plan prompted a bipartisan race to adjust voting areas in several states. UK plans ban on ticket resale touts in bot-buying era Modern technologies have made it possible to buy up tickets moments after their release and instantly put them up for resale, often at an egregious mark-up. But the industry argues a ban will fuel the black market. German chancellor urges Ukraine to curb male refugee numbers As the migration debate rages, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to limit the influx of young men from Ukraine. Will Kyiv respond? Bangladesh: Will death penalty for Hasina kill Awami League? With Bangladesh sentencing former PM Sheikh Hasina to death, and the ousted leader still hiding in India, the future of her Awami League party looks grim. South Africa rises above US snub as G20 nears As Johannesburg prepares to host Africa's first ever G20 summit, South Africa aims to showcase its diplomatic and economic potential despite the US boycott. Australian prisoner sues for right to eat Vegemite in jail A man in the maximum-security Port Phillip Prison says he's being denied his human right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian." Victoria state says the spread can be used to brew alcohol or mask the smell of narcotics. TotalEnergies complicit in Mozambique war crimes — NGO French energy multinational TotalEnergies is facing a legal complaint from a German NGO of "complicity in war crimes" in Mozambique. The crimes are alleged to have been committed by soldiers protecting the site. At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics Nature knows no borders and connects people across national frontiers. When concerned citizens in neighboring countries work hand in hand, they can further environmental protection and overcome age-old antagonisms. North Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US Pyongyang said an agreement between South Korea and the US to build nuclear-powered submarines signaled "a more volatile regional security situation." Trump expresses openness to talks with Venezuela's Maduro Although Donald Trump said he was willing to talk to Nicolas Maduro, he has not ruled out sending US troops to Venezuela. Not long after Trump spoke, the Venezuelan president said he was open to "face-to-face" dialogue.