Mammals were being readied for sale to aquariums in China, but now are to return to wild after public campaign.
Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.
'And I really like borsch…': conclusion of the Chinese adventurer who drove solo to the Pole of Cold.
Famous traveller and film director Nicolas Vanier embarks on a new epic dog sled trip.
Videos capture trend of youngsters racing in front of traffic, often with tragic consequences.
Urgent measures underway to evacuate residents of remote villages after flood threat caused by rising water above new ‘dam’.
The freighter Amurskaya disappeared in stormy weather on Sunday after sending Mayday signals which were picked up by coastguards.
Scheme would allow epic journeys from London to the Japanese capital with major international crossing between Sakhalin and Hokkaido.
Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.