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Bangladesh ruling on Sheikh Hasina piles pressure on India India's diplomacy is put to the test as New Delhi weighs its options on Dhaka's request to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ruffles feathers in Brazil Has Friedrich Merz insulted Brazil? Brazilian news portals seem to think so after his remarks following a short trip to the World Climate Summit in Belem. Japan: Fire forces 170 buildings to evacuate, one missing Scores of residents were forced to evacuate as the blaze neared Oita on the southern island of Kyushu. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Brazil sentences military officers over plot to kill Lula Three soldiers and a policeman were sentenced to up to 24 years due to plans to murder the president-elect ahead of his inauguration. The plot was led by former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro. 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. Final push at the UN climate talks: What you need to know Small island states and major economies are urging a fair fossil-fuel phase-out as climate negotiations enter a critical juncture. Climate-friendly trade and improved climate finance are among the main flashpoints. 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?