Amateur photographer who takes samurai sword for protection in lonely taiga captures the stunning majesty spreading its colours in the sky.

Emergency services refuse to comment cause of extraordinary blast in the dark sky.

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

Currently there are 730,000 animals but numbers are 'unsustainable', risking disease spreading and chronic overgrazing.

Vice Premier sees scope to make Arctic 'ours forever' with plans to harness resources and help protect fragile environment.

Helicopter crash kills three including leader of expedition to find schooner lost in infamous 1914 tragedy.

Hidden video footage helps scientists learn more about female Amur leopards.