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Thailand

UK scientists discover new species of 'exploding ant'

The remarkable insect has been discovered deep in the Borneo jungle, which rips its torso apart when coming under attack from certain predators.

Cult

The underground theatre breaking down barriers

A unique underground production company, 'Belarus Free Theatre', in the Belarusian capital city, Minsk, is trying to change people's perceptions of modern society with its performances.

United Kingdom

"Up to a third of millennials face renting from cradle to grave"

Policy makers are being asked to make significant changes, as a new report suggests a third of Britain's young people will continue renting for the rest of their lives.

Sport

Manchester United welcome back Paul Pogba for Sevilla tie

Jose Mourinho's side are in Spain for their first Champions League knock-out match since 2014.

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Poland

Poland's heavy foresting under scrutiny

An EU advisor claims Warsaw is breaking European Union laws by failing to stop large scale logging in Białowieża Forest.

Iran

Iran plane crash: Bad weather hampers rescuers

All 66 people on board the Aseman airliner are feared dead, who were travelling from Tehran to the city of Yasuj.

Russia

Voice recorder of ill-fated Russian plane is found

It's believed conflicting speed measurements, caused by the freezing weather, led to the plane plummeting into the ground.

Lithuania

Lithuania's 100 years of independence

President Dalia Grybauskaite takes her chance to warn the rest of Europe about the threat of Russia's deployment of nuclear ballistic missiles.

Russia

Investigation underway to find out cause of Russian plane crash

It's believed "human error" may have led to Sunday's tragedy that killed all 71 people on board.

Sweden

Man pleads guilty to Stockholm terror attack

He admitted driving a truck into a crowd of people last April, killing 5 and leaving 14 others injured.

France

French church to start accepting digital donations

A Parisian church is making it easier for worshippers to donate during collections at Mass after the priest installed contactless bank card terminals.

United Kingdom

A wolf escaped it's British sanctuary and it gave social media a lot t

The animal, called Torak, went missing from its Berkshire sanctuary before being found six hours later safe and well.

USA

New film, '12 Strong', retells true story of 9/11 heroes

World Premiere takes place in New York, where Chris Hemsworth and the cast reunite with the real-life soliders who vollunteered to fight Al-Qaeda and the Taliban after the 9/11 attacks.

World News

Trump's doctor has 'no concerns' about US president's health

Donald Trump undertook a three hour-long medical examination last week, following questions about the president's health and cognitive ability.

World News

EU plans major crack down on Europe's plastics pollution

The European Commission has set out a number of targets to cut plastic waste across the continent by 2030.

Colombia

Ten workers killed as bridge in Colombia collapses

Workers had been fixing drainage on the partially-built bridge near Colombia's capital city, Bogota, before it fell apart into the canyon below.

USA

Self-driving cars could be held back by U.S. regulation

There are concerns new guidelines must be introduced by the U.S. Government to help technology for driverless vehicles develop further.

Russia

Russia accuses the U.S. of undermining Iran nuclear deal

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responds to President Donald Trump's claims the U.S. could lift its sanctions over Iran's nuclear missile programme.

Philippines

Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano nears eruption

A leading volcano expert in the Southeast Asian country has warned Mount Mayan could erupt "within weeks or even days".

Sport

Serena Williams plays her first match since giving birth

The 23 grand slam singles champion made a losing return to the courts against Jelena Ostapenko in Abu Dhabi after taking almost a year out to have her baby.

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