No official explanations for darkness over swathes of Yakutia amid conspiracy theories of a UFO, new weapons tests, a meteorite, or pollution from wildfires.

Incredible escape for dozens more as carriages overturn and fall into sea amid hurricane-force winds.

230 wildfires rage in Russia’s coldest republic of Yakutia, with state of emergency declared in Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.

Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.

Pictures of the bizarre sight of the emerald snow appeared on social media.

A 1,159 metre volcano named after one of Russia's most fearsome tsars erupted early Thursday for the first time in 23 years.

Marina Fokina, 34, screamed at beast: 'Eat me but don't touch my child.'