Thomas Bywater finds a route for four scenic rail journeys you've never considered.

The Metro is functional and fabulous, the stations almost outdoing the city sights.

Krokodil originated in Russia, where it is known as the 'cannibal drug'.

Tim Warrington visits the place where Nicholas II and his family were slaughtered.

Russia and the United States have both abandoned a key nuclear arms treaty.

US officials have expressed concerns China is gaining a significant military advantage.

Chinese women paid thousands for their babies to get automatic US citizenship.

US senator thinks the world isn't taking the threat serious enough.

Head of Justice Department said Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is nearing an end.

Trump's profound corruption is not in question, writes Paul Waldman.

Robert Mueller's office put out a statement disputing the reporting.

At least two people have died and about 40 people detained in Chechnya.

US President has shielded communications with Putin from public scrutiny and officials.

US President says question from Fox News host 'the most insulting thing I've been asked'.

The starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.

Whanganui tight four offer plan to halt nationwide rugby player number decline

Putin and Poroshenko use religion for their own purposes. Bartholomew did what was right.

There's one particular area of Putin's life he's sought to keep quiet.

Here's a look at striking news images captured by satellite imagery company Digital Globe.

Rescuers, working in frigid temperatures in Russia, found the baby after hearing cries.

Rescuers worked in bitterly cold weather to find survivors in apartment building collapse.

Putin said a final test was successful and that the weapon will enter service next year.

Russia is playing the long game with its investments and bailouts in Venezuela.

EDITORIAL: Once again it has been the year of Vladimir Putin.

Trump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria has caught his own party by surprise.

Russia has just revealed a freakishly powerful arsenal of hypersonic missiles.

The sentencing was abruptly postponed to allow for cooperation.

Think Instagram is safer than Facebook? Think again.

China and Russia are testing a technology for possible military application.

Russian president aims to control rap music and it's 'drug propaganda'.