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Israel retrieves remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza

Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war

Australian Open hit with more weather-caused delays 

The Australian Open suffered more disruption on Tuesday when it hit its maximum “heat stress” rating with forecasts of 45C, meaning the day’s remaining quarterfinals will take place under a closed roof until the weather relents

Former FIFA president calls for boycott of World Cup in the US

The former President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, has called on fans to boycott the 2026 World Cup in the United States (US) of America

Tanzania targets tourism boom as visitor numbers rise

Tanzania’s tourism sector is gaining momentum, with industry players reporting strong growth

Zambia confident ahead of IMF funding decision

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema says he is optimistic that the IMF Executive Board will approve the country’s sixth review

Zambia shuts down illegal gold mining hub after military intervention

Zambian authorities have shut down a notorious illegal gold mining site in the country’s north-west