230 wildfires rage in Russia’s coldest republic of Yakutia, with state of emergency declared in Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.

The rare predator learns to hunt in the rehabilitation centre, and the first lessons are hard.

Stressed 3-month-old Glafira pulled by handler to sit down by the ballots and pose for photographers in Barnaul.

Worrying videos and pictures show how the pristine polar region of northern Yakutia is ablaze.

Breathtaking island complex close to Mongolian border rumoured to have been built for tragic Chinese princess.

Toxic fuel from 21,000 ton leak reaches pristine lake, bypassing floating booms, as rivers of diesel pollution cover-up is exposed.