Woman moves neighbor, 84, her best friend, by telling him she is pregnant; video
What a beautiful friendship! A woman moved her 84-year-old neighbor, whom she considers her best friend, by telling him she is pregnant. Ana Millani prepared a surprise for Mr. Hermínio, known as “Mr. 12”, and recorded his reaction. Upon learning that his friend was expecting a baby, the elderly man cried with joy, hugged Ana …
Doberman saves 6-month-old baby and alerts mother to child's heart problem
A Doberman named Saraya helped save the life of a 6-month-old baby in England. The dog alerted the family that something was wrong with the child. The dog would not leave little Alexander, cried incessantly, and became agitated every time they tried to move her away from the boy. The mother found it strange …
Brazilian baby receives second blessing from Pope Leo XIV; the first was in his mother's womb; video
A Brazilian baby receives the second blessing from Pope Leo XIV at 2 months of age, after having been blessed in his mother's womb by Pope Francis. Pietro was in the Vatican for the first time in February 2025, when Sabrina Schmitz was pregnant without knowing, and returned on October 7, 2026, …
Dolly Parton's book gifting programme tops 300m free books for children
Dolly Parton’s dream of putting books into the hands of children has reached a remarkable milestone, with her Imagination Library gifting more than 300 million books since its launch in 1995. Following a star-studded television tribute celebrating the country music legend, the Country Music Association, Belmont University, The Walt Disney Company and Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp have collectively contributed $1 million to support the programme and take her literacy mission forward.
Sophie Turner visits Rwanda genocide survivors, backs group rebuilding lives
UK councillor hides AirTag in village wall stone, helps police catch thief
Determined to protect an ancient wall from persistent thefts, an English mayor cleverly employed an Apple AirTag embedded in one of the coping stones. This initiative ultimately directed police to a thief in Wigan, who confessed to the charges. The recovered stones, estimated at £7,000, have revitalized community spirit, allowing local residents to rally together and restore this historic structure.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr set for rare Beatles reunion at 2027 concert
Mark your calendars for a spectacular night on January 29, 2027, as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr grace the stage at MGM Grand Arena. This charity concert celebrates VetsAid's anniversary, featuring notable performances from The Killers and St. Vincent. Proceeds will provide vital support for military veterans and their families. Tickets will be available shortly, offering special discounts for active-duty members and veterans.
The Chase star Shaun Wallace surprises 109-year-old fan Doris Wakelin in Ashburton
Shaun Wallace answered five of six questions in a quiz about Ashburton.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan's war
Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan’s war
In a dark room in Cairo, a 13-year-old boy looks up at a television screen, barely blinking.
Nepal celebrates Bhai Tika, the final day of Tihar
Sisters apply colourful tika to their brothers, praying for their long life, good health and prosperity in a festival rooted in religious belief and family bonds.
Foo Fighters' Grohl tribute for Beaconsfield mine 'hero'
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has paid tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell at the band's Sydney concert.
Prince Bashangezi turned personal loss into peer tutoring for refugee students
This article is part of The Optimist Daily’s Local Changemakers 2026 series, spotlighting changemakers 30 and under. In March 2020, COVID lockdowns shuttered schools around the world, including at Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe, where Prince Bashangezi was completing his A-Level studies. The camp sits near the Mozambique border, …
Ex-OFW turns Laguna footwear into thriving community business
Elizabeth Francisco Consebido's enterprise in Liliw, Laguna, supports local artisans and preserves the town's rich slipper-making tradition
Thousands of rare wildflowers rescued from eroding Scottish coast
Conservationists relocate 3,400 one-flowered wintergreens, a species estimated to have lost more than half its UK population in the past 50 years Thousands of one of Britain’s rarest wildflowers have been moved to safety from an eroding Scottish shoreline where they were at risk of falling into the sea. Conservationists rescued 3,400 one-flowered wintergreen plants at Culbin Forest in Moray, in an effort to protect a species estimated to have lost more than half its UK population in the past 50
To Help Rajasthan Students Struggling With Maths, This IAS Officer Brought AI Tutors to 353 Schools
Pregnant heifer rescued from mine shaft with purpose-built harness
A pregnant heifer has had a lucky escape after falling three metres into a mine shaft in South Australia's Barossa region.
Volunteer musicians play songs for veterans who are hospitalized
Volunteer musicians play for veterans and others who are hospitalized. They're part of Musicians On Call, a group that spreads the healing power of music.
Viní Jr invites Sudanese boy who lost both legs to Spain
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior has invited a 13-year-old Sudanese boy, who lost both legs in a drone strike, to watch a football match with him in Spain. Read More: https://punchng.com/vini-jr-invites-sudanese-boy-who-lost-both-legs-to-spain/
Paralyzed Woman Promised to Return and Play Piano for Rehab Patients– She Kept Her Word
An elder piano player is giving back joy to the place that gave her back health. “I came here as a patient, and now I can give something back,” said 84-year-old Bonnie Fay, who first came to Bryn Mawr Village nursing home in Pennsylvania. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system …
'My darling girl, you are everything to me' - auctioned letters reveal WWI love story
How two strangers and love letters from Gunner Willie Webber to wife Gladys led to a unique act of remembrance.
Little dog pushes tutor's wheelchair in Tocantins: “She never left my side”; video
A little dog pushes her tutor's wheelchair through the streets of Ananás, in northern Tocantins, and the video moved thousands of people on social media. Belinha helps Emerson Conceição move around using her head and body to propel the wheelchair. The little dog was rescued from abuse by her tutor, who began to …
Hungarian Pop Legend Visits Former English Teacher on Her 103rd Birthday
Hungarian singer Ákos shared news of a special birthday on his social media page. His former English teacher, Klári Török, turned 103, and the singer visited her in person to celebrate the milestone. In his post, Ákos fondly remembered his former teacher, from whom he began taking English lessons fifty years ago. It was a …
Where Cambodia’s war left minefields, Angelina Jolie made a home
‘It's not a sacrifice to live a life for others. It's a great joy,’ Angelina Jolie says, reflecting on her adoption of her Cambodian son Maddox and her more than two decades of work with Cambodia
‘I pulled him out, I heard more screaming’ – How a Cadet Saved a Father and Son from Drowning
A merchant marine cadet has been hailed as a hero for saving a father who nearly drowned in a swimming pool while trying to save his drowning 25-year-old son. “When I arrived at the pool, I saw the father floating face down,” Zion Jerge said, recounting the rescue that took place near his home in …
Passenger plane turned into a cargo plane. Nearly 20 tons of aid reached the Galapagos
A passenger plane filled with food, medicine, and water purification equipment instead of tourists. This is how aid was organized for the inhabitants of the islands
Cinema: Ebenezer
Haunted by three spirits on Christmas Eve, miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge confronts his past, present and future for one final chance to change his ways and reconcile with those he
Pope Leo visits prisoners, urges them to ‘restart their lives’
Pope Leo XIV visits inmates at a Buenos Aires prison, hears personal stories; Pontiff urges redemption and says time in prison be turned into an opportunity for grace, reconciliation and social reintegration. Leer más
Tel Aviv’s Fashion Week returns, with former hostage and disabled veterans on runway
Annual event includes released captive Omer Shem Tov and 'Fragments,' a collection designed for injured soldiers
Pope Leo praises ‘spiritual bond’ uniting Catholic Church and people of Israel
Argentine rabbis who attended interfaith event hail pontiff's message as 'moving' and 'comforting' amid rising antisemitism around the world
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RESCUE PLAN: Stranded giants on the move — rescued baobabs hit 900km road to sanctuary
Five giant baobabs — thirsty, shrunken, but still alive after three months out of the soil — are heading back homeward from the port of Durban after conservationists mounted an urgent and costly rescue operation to shift them to a new sanctuary in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which straddles the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.
High-Quality Products Protect Menstrual Health: Softcare Empowers Nigerian Girls to Grow with Confidence
Softcare, in partnership with local foundations, donated sanitary pads to adolescent girls in Nigeria to support their menstrual health, confidence, and di Read More: https://punchng.com/high-quality-products-protect-menstrual-health-softcare-empowers-nigerian-girls-to-grow-with-confidence/
United Nigeria airline partners cancer society to fund screening, treatment
United Nigeria Airlines has partnered with the Nigerian Cancer Society to fund cancer screening and treatment for indigent patients through voluntary donat Read More: https://punchng.com/united-nigeria-airline-partners-cancer-society-to-fund-screening-treatment/
The pet I’ll never forget: Mae the labrador, who keeps me safe with her keen nose and piercing stare
Before getting her, I would fall, injure myself and then wake up alone. I’ve trained Mae to be a medical alert dog and she has helped me to embrace life again It was love at first sight. I met Mae, a black labrador, in 2023 when she was 11 weeks old and she melted my heart completely. I have multiple sclerosis, postural tachycardia syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Since having her, I have been able to start living, horse riding and driving independently again. At the time I was struggling w
Delhi teen's fan-based air purifier reaches 10,000 pupils, wins Diana Award
In an inspiring move, Delhi teenager Krish Aggarwal has co-founded Project Vayu, an initiative aimed at eliminating air pollution in classrooms. By creatively modifying regular fans with inexpensive filters costing about ₹140, over 10,000 students in underprivileged schools have benefited. Recognized on the 2026 Diana Award Roll of Honour, Project Vayu is committed to expanding its impact, ensuring that clean air is accessible to every child.
Woman protects 146 acres bought by grandparents in 1940s from development
Alice Smith has placed her family's 146-acre property in South Carolina under a conservation easement, fulfilling a promise to her mother. Her grandparents bought the land in the 1940s. Along with another family, she has permanently restricted development on more than 250 acres through Upstate Forever.
Illinois sinks 875 discarded Christmas trees in lake to shelter young fish
In a remarkable conservation effort in southern Illinois, 875 discarded Christmas trees have been transformed into valuable underwater habitats for fish. This collaborative initiative, involving local businesses, fisheries biologists, and dedicated volunteers, aims to bolster aquatic life in Rend Lake. The trees offer shelter to juvenile fish and play a crucial role in the ecosystem's food chain.
A birth mother called to reject an adoption. Their answering machine greeting changed her mind.
When a birth mother called to turn down an out-of-state adoption, she expected to leave a brief rejection. Instead, she reached an answering machine with an unscripted moment of pure joy that changed everything.
Fifteen-year-old Matyáš caught a 2.4-meter catfish in the Elbe, released it after measuring
Almost three hours fought fifteen-year-old fisherman Matyáš Veselý on the Elbe with a giant catfish, before he overcame it. For the young man, it is a lifetime catch and the fish swims further in the river after being measured, reported CNN Prima NEWS.
Her Daughter Had Type 1 Diabetes at 2. This Mother's One Rule Was to Never Let It Limit Her
This story is part of “Parenting: What Google Won’t Tell You” — The Better India’s people-led parenting series that goes beyond conventional advice to document how real families are actually raising their children. Through real parents, parenting coaches, influencers and experts, the series brings honest, diverse and relatable perspectives on the questions, choices, challenges and solutions that shape everyday parenting — the things Google can’t always answer. When Kiara Powar was 13, she came h
Tamil Nadu villages skip Diwali crackers for 21 years to protect birds
In an inspiring effort to safeguard wildlife, villagers near Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu embrace a cracker-free Diwali tradition that spans over twenty years. Children are now enjoying the festival with sparklers, while the community comes together to wear new clothes and indulge in festive delicacies, celebrating both their culture and the revered ecology of the sanctuary, which draws numerous migratory birds each year.
Escaped takahē duo return to Tāwharanui Regional Park after 10-day adventure
The quest to find the fugitive birds was an 'immense' community effort.
Oxford museum returns ancestral Naga skulls to India
The remains will be taken to Nagaland, where tribal leaders plan a joint memorial and burial.
Ferret got stuck in a burrow, it's back with its owner, firefighters dug it out by hand
The owner of the ferret, which on Thursday crawled into a burrow near Domažlice, got her dog back unharmed.
Hundreds of young patients attend Sun of Hope festival in Hanoi
The event at Hanoi Children's Hospital featured games, performances and gifts for children undergoing treatment, alongside donations of medical equipment and facilities.
33 Villagers Are Training to Keep People & Tigers Safe When Their Paths Cross in the Sundarbans
In December 2023, a tiger crossed the Makri River and entered a mangrove patch near a village in Kultali, in West Bengal's Sundarbans. For the people living nearby, its presence was a serious safety concern. The tiger, too, was in danger. Over the next three days, forest officials, wildlife experts and local volunteers worked together to guide the animal back to its natural habitat. They tracked its movements, put up nylon nets and carefully created a passage towards the forest. On 11 December,
'She owns everything': Portugal's last circus elephant adapts to life of freedom in new sanctuary
Another elephant from a circus in Belgium is expected to arrive at the sanctuary as early as November.
Naga ancestral remains return home after century in UK museum
The Oxford University museum on Monday returned the remains of 39 people taken during Britain's colonial rule in India to members of its Naga community. Almost 30 people from the c...
How an Assam Father & Daughter Are Making Notebooks From Rhino Dung to Help Villagers Earn
Handmade paper can be made from cotton rags, recycled newspapers, bamboo and even agricultural waste . But have you ever imagined that elephant and rhinoceros dung could become paper too? In Assam, retired mining engineer Mahesh Chandra Bora and his daughter, Nisha Bora, are turning this unlikely idea into a business. Through their venture, Elrhino, they transform wildlife waste into handcrafted paper and stationery, creating livelihoods for rural communities while encouraging people to see the
5-year-old boy saves mother who fainted at home: remembered everything he learned
This smart 5-year-old boy saves his mother who fainted on the sofa at home. Noticing something was wrong, little Spencer Payne picked up the cell phone, called emergency services and managed to explain to the rescuers that his mother, Stephanie, 34, would not wake up. He also gave the address correctly, while taking care of…
Street cleaner who saved 87-year-old mother and 67-year-old daughter from flood competes for anonymous heroes award
Well-deserved recognition! The street cleaner Edvandro Gomes Pereira, 42, who risked his own life and saved two elderly women from a flood in Suzano, in Greater São Paulo, is now competing for an anonymous heroes award. The worker is one of the finalists of the Prêmio Inspira SP 2026, which recognizes ordinary people for extraordinary actions …
Brazilian surgeon makes young man live 35 days with two hearts and saves his life; video
A Brazilian surgeon made a 20-year-old young man live for 35 days with two hearts and managed to save his life. The doctor Fábio Gaiotto developed a technique that allowed the implantation of a donor heart without immediately removing the diseased organ. The unprecedented procedure in Brazil was performed at the Einstein Hospital Israelita, in …
Brazilian Navy rescues 70-year-old American sailor 1,610 km off the coast of Rio; video
The Brazilian Navy rescued a 70-year-old American sailor who was injured and alone in the Atlantic Ocean, 1,610 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The operation involved a warship, a helicopter, and two divers, who faced strong winds and waves up to 2 meters high to remove the man with …
Noma: National hospital performs 457 free surgeries
The Noma Centre at the National Hospital, Abuja, has performed 457 free complex reconstructive surgeries on children affected by the disease since its ince Read More: https://punchng.com/noma-national-hospital-performs-457-free-surgeries/
A Viral Video Led Strangers to Raise $76,000 for a Full-Time Caregiver
A viral moment from a doorbell camera that reached millions of people has now raised more than $76,000 to support a woman who spends her days caring for others. When Suzanna Metcalf arrived at Pastor Neal Seiwert’s home in Castle Rock, Colorado last year, she apologized as she had mixed up their pizza order, and …
'Second chance of survival': Newborn stingray takes first swim before being released back into wild
Rays are often accidentally caught in fishing nets, which can cause females to expel their eggs. This Portuguese project gives pups a second chance.
‘Nothing short of a miracle’ – Rescuers Find Boy with Autism Missing for 3 Days
“He just walked right out of the bushes onto a horse trail.” That’s how one rescuer in Kentucky described the moment he spotted 6-year-old Roman Heilman, a boy with autism missing for 3 days. Jacob Mullins, a member of a local horse trailriding group, told the Lexington Herald Leader that he was only about a …
She lost her son to bullying. Now she offers to help LGBTQ+ teens around the world as the 'Internet’s Mom'
Aarti Malhotra reminds her viewers: “You never know what someone is going through.”
Italy invests $2.2M in rescuing dogs from fighting rings, adopting them out to families for 'the happiest years of their life'
Dogfighting is a widespread underground practice in Italy, but the Humane World for Animals Italy is hard at work to bring it to an end — and give rescued dogs a second chance.
How a small poppy project bloomed into a community event and nearly 11,000 handmade flowers
An initiative kick-started by three friends for Remembrance Day sparks fellowship in the Ontario town of Bobcaygeon
Volunteer cleaners of Canada’s war graves keep the names of the fallen fresh
A new program enlists Canadians to tend the headstones of those who died in two world wars
JCS exec director and family donate $500,000 toward mammography machine in memory of Lindel Steele
Stevie Wonder leaves cafe staff £1,000 tip after Manchester gig
Stevie Wonder went to Cafe Continental in Staley Bridge after his gig at the Co-op Live on Sunday.
Jobs saved as buyer steps in for 50-year-old NZ business
Muri Capital has agreed to acquire Candida, reversing a planned factory closure and promising Living Wage pay for staff.
A skull, a sundial and a tiny armchair: These aren't your ordinary pet bowls
Four top Kiwi artists have transformed pet bowls into unique ceramic sculptures, auctioning them on Trade Me to raise funds for the SPCA.
Michael J. Fox saw Harrison Ford’s Parkinson’s acting on ‘Shrinking,’ and immediately reached out
Their conversation resulted in a powerful performance from Fox.
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