Nearby mothballed uranium mine caused the poisoning which led to severe drowsiness, say scientists.
Police uncover evidence of blackmail and physical threats as mechanic turns killer following final row over Porsche car.
This time of winter sees the remarkable grandmother, 76, gliding across the ice on the world’s deepest lake on skates made in WW2.
Maria Grischenko praised for bravery in fighting back against double-murderer who threatened to kill her if she resisted.
Tigre de Cristal under fire for 'abusing' rare big cat to promote gambling revolution.
Darina now on the way to a longed-for normal childhood thanks to pioneering British treatment - and our generous readers.
Photographer Igor Gavar from Omsk sets out to challenge traditional stereotypes of Russian babushkas.
Tatiana Andreeva, 20, has been jailed for 7 years in a controversial case that is becoming a cause celebre on the web.