Warnings of worse rain for the rest of the week came on Wednesday as evacuation of 30 settlements was planned by the authorities.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.

A gnawed to bones killer whale found by a nature reserve ranger.

200 metres wide thermocirque seen weeks after scientists find funnel in the Yamal peninsula, caused by build up of methane.

One proposal would allow influx of foreign workers, bypassing existing labour quotas.

The tiny dog was lost for a week after owner walked it in a storm without a lead.

Human eye surgeon takes part in operation to give cub the chance to go back to its natural habitat.

After 5 days still no sign of lost workers but search continues round the clock as relatives wait and pray.