When Darina was born 3 years ago without lips and a chin, her mother lost consciousness from shock, and soon her family disowned the child.

Until now, it was believed no form of life could exist on the Red planet. 

Vladimir Putin orders a crackdown on counterfeit alcohol to stop people 'dying like flies', with toll at 71, and likely to rise higher.

Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.

Dating back 40,000 years to the Denisovan species of early humans, new pictures show beauty and craftsmanship of prehistoric jewellery.

'Six die' as bridges swept away and 7,600 evacuated after heavy rains.

With as few as 70 left in the wild, evidence of poachers targeting species is likely to be a concern.

Teenager held for 40 minutes by tiger through the bars before she was released and rushed to hospital.