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White South Africans leave for US under Trump refugee plan White South Africans make up around 7% of the country's population. But they still own some 78% of private farmland in South Africa and have about 20 times the wealth of Black South Africans. Hamas to release US hostage amid hopes of Gaza ceasefire The Palestinian militant group said it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza. It added that the release is part of ceasefire efforts following rare direct talks with US officials in Doha. As oil prices fall can Gulf big spenders keep Trump pledges? Wealthy Gulf states are promising President Trump huge investments into the US. But at the same time, the price of oil is falling. Is oil-fueled "investment diplomacy" still possible? An elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine There have been many attempts to broker a lasting peace in Ukraine, all of which have ended within weeks or even days. DW's summary charts a history of recent failures in the conflict. German FM visits Israel, doubts military solution for Gaza Germany's top diplomat said the release of Israeli hostages was a top priority for Berlin. He added that there should be room for criticizing Israel and this "must not lead to antisemitism." Hungary's Viktor Orban targets Ukraine, as opposition grows An unprecedented smear campaign against Ukraine is raging in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants his fellow citizens to vote against Ukraine's accession to the EU. What's behind it all? India-Pakistan ceasefire 'isn't long-term peace' Indian and Pakistani diplomats believe that while the new ceasefire deal over Kashmir was welcome, it will take a lot more to address the long-term distrust between the two countries. Experts from both sides spoke to DW. Turkish Tufts student detained by ICE, released and returns to Boston Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk — arrested and held for over six weeks — says she will continue seeking justice. She co-authored an op-ed criticizing Tufts' response to the war in Gaza. How hard are USAID cuts hitting Africa's healthcare? HIV patients are losing access to medication, while healthcare programs have come to a halt. What impact are the Trump administration's USAID cuts having on healthcare in Africa? Bangladesh bans ousted PM's Awami League under terrorism law Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Awami League, the political party of the former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. What challenges await Pope Leo? The new pontiff has already given some hints about his priorities as head of the Catholic Church — among them are peace, climate change and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue. Bill Gates pledges to give away his fortune by 2045 Amid sweeping US foreign aid cuts, multibillionaire Bill Gates has said he will donate most of his wealth to meet urgent needs. He also slammed the role of fellow billionaire Elon Musk in ending critical aid programs. In Philippines' midterm election, youth want dynasties out As the country prepares to hold key midterm polls, many young voters say they want to see an end to the concentration of political power among long-entrenched political dynasties.