Children in the West received gifts from Father Christmas earlier this week, but Russian youngsters still have a few days to wait.

Schoolboy 'finds giant footprint in clay near campsite'.

Man detained after schoolgirls revealed they 'were forced to have sex with him during almost five years' until one victim confided the alleged abuse to teachers.

In 2012, the residents of Tumul all stopped drinking vodka and other intoxicating drinks as the village went dry...

One had no gloves as she clutched her favourite toy - and is badly frostbitten while both suffered from hypothermia, but survived.

The successful operations shows value of great first aid after a mishap plus the skill of medics.

A man shot dead his entire family after his estranged 38 year old wife refused his bid to woo her back with flowers. 

Luciya wrongly given by maternity hospital to family in which she had to beg for food. 

American-born goat farmer records special message for his internet fans as he prepares to celebrate his second festive holiday in two weeks.