A severe blizzard in Blagoveshchensk, Far East Russia, brought 36 cm of snow, leading to a state of emergency being declared.

Emperor penguin 'Gus' was found malnourished on a tourist beach 3,500 km from his Antarctic home; he is now returning home after weeks of rehabilitation.

A family of killer whales was spotted near downtown Vancouver in a rare sighting likely linked to hunting for seals.

A severe storm in Britain, the second this season, has caused significant flooding and disruption, with at least two fatalities reported.

A 1.5-year-old hunting dog was killed by a wolf during an elk hunt in Åsnes, Norway, confirmed by the Norwegian Nature Inspectorate.