Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires. 

Russian army biological protection troops called in amid warnings 'utmost care' needed to stop deadly infection spreading.

The Russian president took part in the 'Flight of Hope', giving a flying lesson to young white cranes ahead of their epic 5,000 km migration.

Dozens of major tremors recorded this year as scientists monitor 'unusually strong seismic activity' that will one day tear continent in half.

As western Europe chills in unusually harsh weather, which it blames on Russia (of course!), here’s how we cope with the deep freeze.

The US actor warns that Yakutia - officially called the Sakha Republic - is 'extremely vulnerable' to global warming.

Seasonal greetings to all parts of the world marking Christmas Day on 25 December, even though we have to wait a little longer!

Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.

.....and afterwards, time for wee dram!

Young boy was laid to rest all alone with two iron knives, his feet trampling on reindeer bones, wearing elaborate headdress decorated with iron rings.