Heart-wrenching but inspiring story of romance emerges as 96 year old Japanese ex-PoW pens emotional last letter to his dead Russian wife. 

Acquittal of Dmitry Loshagin, 39, is reversed in sensational Yekaterinburg verdict.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

Maria Grischenko praised for bravery in fighting back against double-murderer who threatened to kill her if she resisted.

Endangered Amur tigers are protected under President Vladimir Putin's special project.

Denis Streltsov, 32, pleaded guilty of running over the bear for five times in Pajero.

Tigre de Cristal under fire for 'abusing' rare big cat to promote gambling revolution.

New confessions mean his female victims now number 69, with at least a dozen more charges expected soon, taking his macabre toll to 81.

Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.

Students and male 'accomplice' to face justice accused of torturing and killing dogs and cats, posting pictures online, and other crimes.