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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Heartbroken Ant McPartlin and ex Lisa Armstrong to split dog's ashes after sad death

Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have decided to split the ashes of their deceased dog, Hurley, following their divorce and years of contention.

Mar 21 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident and ant attack is the main hypothesis for the death of an indigenous person in Roraima

The leading hypothesis for the death of Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues is a traffic accident followed by an ant attack and disorientation in the woods, as per the investigative findings by the Civil Police.

Mar 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Ant Smuggler Was Caught in Kenya – Enthusiasts Might Pay Big Money for Ants

A man was arrested at Nairobi Airport for attempting to smuggle nearly 2,000 African harvester ants, sparking discussion about the demand for these insects among enthusiasts.

Mar 20 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

LIVE at 12: Overview of Developments on the Ukraine War Fronts

The Estonian Ministry of Defense will provide an update on the situation in the war against Ukraine during a press conference led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg.

Mar 20 • 05:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Scientists created a 'million ant city' to see how it works

Researchers have created an artificial colony of over a million ants to study their behavior and organization, revealing how they function as a coordinated superorganism.

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ant theft over the years at a company: 1,000 motors disappeared and two employees arrested for a fraud of 2.3 million dollars

A significant internal theft at a Kia automotive plant in Argentina involved the missing of 1,000 motors valued at $2.3 million, leading to the arrest of two employees.

Mar 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT's computer system will be changed this year, Transport Minister reported

Ecuador's Transport Minister announced plans to overhaul the National Transit Agency's computer system due to detected irregularities and illegal practices.

Mar 18 • 22:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

$250 for an ant: Why has the 'African harvester' become a treasure for smugglers?

The Kenyan authorities recently thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 2,000 'African harvester' ants, highlighting the illicit trade surrounding this species.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DIRTY ANT SMUGGLING ⟩ Two men were arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants stuffed into capsules

Two men in Kenya were arrested for illegally trafficking living insects, supposedly to meet the demands of ant collectors in Asia and Europe.

Mar 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT enables 142 municipalities for vehicle registration and reaches 97% of services

The National Transit Agency (ANT) has expanded vehicle registration services to 142 municipalities in Ecuador, achieving a 97% service reactivation rate.

Mar 17 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Show 'The Ant and the Grasshopper of Flona' Opens the II Tapajós Theater Festival this Monday, 16

The theater show 'The Ant and the Grasshopper of Flona' kicks off the II Tapajós Theater Festival in Santarém, Brazil, featuring multiple performances and workshops throughout the week.

Mar 16 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ant Smuggling: Chinese Citizen Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 2,000 Queen Ants from Kenya

A Chinese man was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya to China.

Mar 15 • 13:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT: Users with driving license appointments can now reschedule their service

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has announced that users who had appointments for obtaining driving licenses can now reschedule their service after a suspension due to investigations into irregularities.

Mar 13 • 16:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Kenya: Chinese National Held at Nairobi Airport Over Ant Smuggling

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 protected queen garden ants.

Mar 13 • 06:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Chinese man arrested in Kenya with 2,000 live queen ants at Nairobi airport

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with over 2,000 live queen ants concealed in his luggage.

Mar 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ministry of Defence settles High Court legal claim against Ant Middleton

The UK Ministry of Defence has settled a High Court legal claim against former special forces member Ant Middleton over allegations he disclosed classified information.

Mar 12 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

The Moon is the Smart Ant's Compass

A recent study reveals that a species of night-active ants in Australia can smartly navigate using the moon's changing position.

Mar 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Exoneration of $25 fine for registration in Quito benefits vehicles with plate 1

The Metropolitan Transit Agency in Quito has addressed about 1,700 registration processes following the restoration of several services by the National Transit Agency.

Mar 11 • 20:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Amazing trick.. Scientists discover beetles that "disguise themselves in the dress of ants"

Scientists have found that certain rove beetles have developed tactics to disguise themselves as ants, allowing them to infiltrate ant colonies.

Mar 10 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT asks GAD to exempt fines for delays in registration during service suspension

The National Agency for Regulation and Control of Transit, Land Transport, and Road Safety (ANT) has requested local governments to waive fines imposed for delays in vehicle registration due to the suspension of services.

Mar 10 • 01:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Investment in new dealerships after a better February sales, although the boom was disrupted by an ANT issue

Ecuador's automotive sector saw a 30.6% increase in vehicle sales in February compared to the previous year, despite a temporary disruption due to an ANT investigation.

Mar 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

155 procedures of the ANT are resumed, but issuance of licenses remains suspended

The National Transit Agency in Ecuador has resumed 155 procedures nationwide, but the issuance and renewal of driving licenses are still suspended due to ongoing technical validation.

Mar 9 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Know the procedures of the ANT that have been suspended since March 9

On March 9, the National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador will reactivate over 80% of its procedures nationwide, though several services will still not be available.

Mar 8 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A species of ant has been discovered where only queens live and reproduce without males

Researchers have confirmed the existence of an ant species, Temnothorax kinomurai, that survives solely with queens and reproduces asexually, without the need for males or worker ants.

Mar 8 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Know the procedures that the ANT reactivates from March 9 after suspension

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has announced the reopening of over 80% of its services as of March 9, allowing citizens to resume key processes related to vehicle registration and transportation permits.

Mar 7 • 22:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Expired licenses since January will be valid until June 2026, according to the ANT

The Ecuadorian National Transit Agency (ANT) announced that expired driver's licenses since January will remain valid until June 30, 2026, and also detailed the resumption of various vehicle-related services following a judicial investigation.

Mar 7 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT resumes 9 services and 155 procedures from March 9: agency service points open their doors

Starting March 9, Ecuador's National Transit Agency will resume 9 services and 155 procedures, with most service points reopening nationwide except for those in Mejía and Cayambe.

Mar 7 • 18:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Prolonged dry causes ants to swarm 'everywhere', but there are positives

Ant infestations have surged in South Australia's Riverland due to prolonged dry weather, prompting both challenges and some optimistic prospects with recent rainfall.

Mar 6 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant and Dec's critically panned movie that saw them return to ITV for good

Ant and Dec's film 'Alien Autopsy' faced harsh criticism, ultimately steering them back to a successful career in TV presenting.

Mar 6 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant McPartlin branded ‘icky’ by Dec after sharing insight into Anne-Marie marriage

Dec Donnelly reacted to Ant McPartlin's candid remarks about his marriage to Anne-Marie by calling them 'icky.'

Mar 5 • 22:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant and Dec's legal update to trace missing money over Banksy art as judge makes ruling

TV presenters Ant and Dec are pursuing legal action regarding missing funds linked to their sale of Banksy artworks, with a judge finding a substantial case for wrongdoing by the consultant involved.

Mar 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ant transforms CO₂ into stone armor in its own body

Researchers found that a certain ant species can capture environmental CO₂ and convert it into rock armor incorporated into its exoskeleton.

Mar 4 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT will restore 80% of suspended procedures

The National Transit Agency (ANT) of Ecuador is set to reactivate 80% of its suspended services with the controlled launch of the AXIS 4.0 system on March 9.

Mar 3 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

City Bus Driver Saved a Life

Andres Ant, a bus driver in Tartu, saved a person's life by calling for help and performing CPR after noticing someone in distress.

Mar 3 • 07:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘I worked with Ant and Dec – they showed true colours with one act behind the scenes'

A celebrity colleague of Ant and Dec praises the duo for their kindness behind the scenes during filming.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant and Dec vow never to host 'nightmare' Brit Awards again and hint at Chris Martin row

Ant and Dec have decided not to host the Brit Awards again, citing the experience as a 'nightmare' and alluding to a disagreement with Chris Martin.

Feb 28 • 13:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Do conspiracy theories stem from our fears?

The article explores the origins of conspiracy theories, suggesting they often arise from perceived threats and a deep mistrust among marginalized social groups towards elites.

Feb 28 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Impersonating the ANT to Request Data and Payments in New Frauds: Entity Warns Citizens

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has warned the public about fraudulent communications impersonating its official channels.

Feb 27 • 20:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ant McPartlin reveals one show he won't host 'never again'

TV presenter Ant McPartlin has announced that he will not be returning to host the BRIT Awards again due to the challenges of managing the audience during the event.

Feb 26 • 22:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lisa Armstrong 'finally cuts ties' with ex Ant McPartlin as she jets to the US

Lisa Armstrong has traveled to the US to cope with the loss of her dog Hurley and reportedly cut all remaining ties with her ex-husband Ant McPartlin.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Parliamentarians Request Compensation for Purchased Shovels, Šakočiai, and 'Ant Hills'

Lithuanian parliamentarians are requesting to include the purchase of various unusual items, such as shovels, in their parliamentary expense reports, sparking humorous reactions during a committee meeting.

Feb 26 • 09:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Business could face $500k fine or jail time for spreading fire ant nests

A business may be fined up to $500,000 or face jail time for allegedly spreading invasive fire ants in central Queensland, as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program concludes its investigation.

Feb 24 • 05:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead on Trump’s Florida estate ‘wouldn’t hurt an ant,’ says cousin

A 21-year-old man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the boundary of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, with family describing him as non-political and fearful of guns.

Feb 23 • 21:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant McPartlin's 'tears in sad realisation' with ex Lisa Armstrong

Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong reunited to make the difficult decision to euthanize their dog Hurley after a sudden illness, marking their first meeting in eight years since their divorce.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I watched the first episode of Britain's Got Talent - these are the acts to watch out for

The 19th series of Britain's Got Talent premiered, featuring hosts Ant and Dec alongside judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and newcomer KSI, with a variety of unique acts ready to impress.

Feb 21 • 07:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant McPartlin’s ex Lisa Armstrong shares heartbreaking post after death of dog Hurley

Lisa Armstrong, the ex-partner of TV presenter Ant McPartlin, expresses her sorrow on social media after the passing of her dog, Hurley.

Feb 16 • 22:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant and Dec gameshow winner says winning £1m was 'worst moment' of his life

A gameshow contestant who won £1 million with Ant and Dec reflects on how that victory led to a downward spiral into crime and despair.

Feb 16 • 19:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Comptroller's Office orders a special and IT audit for the ANT

The Comptroller General's Office of Ecuador has ordered a special audit and an IT audit for the National Transit Agency (ANT) amid controversies surrounding the issuance of licenses and habilitating titles.

Feb 16 • 17:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant McPartlin and ex Lisa's 'blazing row' over beloved dog before drink-drive crash

Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong had a heated argument over their late dog before a drink-driving incident.

Feb 16 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside Ant and Lisa's first meeting in eight years as they say goodbye to beloved dog

Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong met for the first time in eight years to say goodbye to their dog, Hurley, amid unresolved tensions following their divorce.

Feb 16 • 09:43 UTC

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