Ivan Ustinov and Evgeny Luchnikov, both 11, reunited with mothers after massive rescue operation.

Miracle survival for Liza Grabovskaya in temperatures of minus 12C, lost for 24 hours.

Loyal pet was freed but sadly died after being rushed to the vet by animal activists after suffering hypothermia in minus 32C.

Designer animals bred by South Korean cloning laboratory showed skills 'beyond all expectations' in their first three weeks with the penal service.

Puppy cuddled her, helping to keep her alive when she got lost in the Siberian taiga for 11 days and nights.

Her dog saved her by caring for Karina for nine days then returning home and guiding rescuers to her.

Investigation underway into why 'peaceful' bear was shot by police on Sakhalin island, and whether its gallbladder was extracted for black market sale.

Owner claims she almost 'passed out' after seeing state of her 'ruined' $250,000 country cottage, in which 3 children lived.

Traffic police in 'fit of laughter' as the dog's debut drive ends in nightmare for the insurance companies.