A man was arrested in Vladivostok for attempting to smuggle rare Siberian tiger pelts and bones, sparking a federal investigation into an organized poaching network.
Authorities in Murmansk are investigating organized copper theft targeting downed power lines after a severe Arctic storm caused widespread blackouts across the northern region.
Researchers suggested Neanderthals may have intentionally drilled a cavity 59,000 years ago, revealing possible technical sophistication.
Louisiana’s attorney general threatened action against New Orleans officials during a growing dispute involving court administration.
An Uzbek national was sentenced to life in prison by a Russian military court for the 2024 remote-controlled bombing that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in Moscow.
Industry groups questioned Trump’s proposed gas tax holiday, warning it could affect infrastructure funding and transportation planning.
Three people were injured in a rare polar bear attack in a remote Siberian settlement, leading to an investigation into municipal waste management and safety barriers.
A teenager in Krasnoyarsk was detained after conducting a combined arson and knife attack at his school, injuring three people and prompting a criminal attempted murder probe.
The Mayor of Irkutsk was arrested for criminal negligence after a massive utility failure left thousands without heat during a lethal Siberian cold wave.
Scientists warn that rising temperatures and El Niño conditions could make 2026 one of the most extreme climate years on record.
Russian authorities launched a criminal investigation into a major fire at the Kirishi oil refinery, focusing on potential safety negligence following a suspected drone attack.
Bashkortostan’s Culture Minister was arrested and transferred to Moscow on charges of embezzling millions through inflated contracts for state-sponsored cultural events.
Global media organizations are urging Israel to allow independent journalists into Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian and security concerns.
A Moscow police officer was killed in a suicide bombing near Savyolovsky station, sparking a massive manhunt and a criminal probe into the motive and origins of the explosives.
A Russian senator abruptly resigned his mid-term position to avoid a burgeoning criminal probe into financial misconduct, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary immunity.
NASA’s next-generation nuclear rocket research could shorten future Mars missions and reshape deep-space exploration.
Fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz raise fears over shipping security and global energy stability amid accusations involving Iran.
Eight tourists were killed when their bus crashed through thin ice on Lake Baikal, leading to a criminal investigation into the tour operator for gross safety violations.
The Deputy Governor of Chelyabinsk was arrested and detained following an FSB investigation into a multi-million ruble scheme involving bribery and the extortion of local contractors.
Russia’s latest drone assault near NATO borders renews fears of wider instability as Europe faces growing security and humanitarian concerns.
Warsaw police dismantled an international luxury car theft ring, recovering fifteen high-value vehicles and arresting six suspects following a months-long undercover investigation.
Ukrainian authorities uncovered a massive $12 million corruption scheme involving the embezzlement of military food supplies by high-ranking officials and private contractors.
The Mayor of Irkutsk was arrested for criminal negligence after a catastrophic utility failure left thousands of residents without heat during the peak of the Siberian winter.
A Taipei escape room employee is in the ICU after a "hanging ghost" stunt resulted in accidental strangulation and cardiac arrest during a horror performance in Xinyi District.