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'Exploding ant' species found in South East Asia
The newly discovered canopy-dwelling ants are nicknamed after their bizarre defensive behaviour. READ MOREMario Abdo Benítez wins Paraguay's presidential election
The candidate from the ruling Colorado Party, Mario Abdo Benítez, is elected after a close-fought race. READ MORESouth Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North
It comes as leaders from both countries prepare to meet and North Korea says it is halting nuclear tests. READ MOREElderly dog helps save girl lost in Australian bush
The animal, Max, remained with the three-year-old girl as she took shelter in Australia. READ MOREFrance approves controversial immigration bill
The law shortens asylum application deadlines and doubles the time illegal migrants can be detained. READ MOREUK will leave customs union, insists PM's office
Before a Commons debate this week, the government says it will not change its position. READ MORENicaragua president scraps pension cuts after deadly riots
President Daniel Ortega revokes pensions and social security cuts after at least 25 people die in riots. READ MOREJacinda Ardern: I don't mind the interest in my pregnancy
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern talks exclusively to the BBC about how she'll juggle a baby with politics. READ MORE'Welcome to my plastic bottle castle'
Meet "Plastic King" Robert Bezeau and his four-storey castle made out of recycled bottles in Panama. READ MORE'In six days I'll lose my voice forever'
Lonnie's tongue is about to be removed. What will he say to loved ones with his final words? READ MOREClimate change: Michael Bloomberg offers $4.5m for Paris deal
The former New York Mayor offers $4.5m to cover the lapsed US contribution to the climate agreement. READ MORECanadian accused of murder is lynched in Peruvian Amazon
Police find the body of a Canadian man who was accused of murdering an indigenous spiritual leader. READ MORE
