Southern Siberia hit by punishing flames causing death and destruction.
FSB say Konstantin Zhuravlyov, 35, is now back with his family in Tomsk after being held as a 'spy' by Syrian opposition.
Map of shame: Greenpeace highlights junk and debris in dozens of sites across the 'pristine' environment.
Boy killed 'after lethal infection 'awoke' in human graveyard due to unprecedented heat wave'.
Accident involving drilling works sparks massive blaze but thankfully no injuries.
Couple died on back seat of Toyota RAV4, but suspicion for tragedy focuses on 'jealous' ex-Ukraine rebel fighter spouse.
The remarkable rescue and evacuation effort was needed because of a severe break-up in the ice sheet due to global warming.
Pyongyang coastguards 'grossly violated' international law but were they in search of food and cigarettes?
Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists.