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.
Kenyan woman's school meal drive grows from 25 to 730,000 children a day
Wawira Njiru's inspiring journey started with a simple goal: to provide meals for just 25 schoolchildren in Kenya. This small effort blossomed into Food4Education, which now delivers over 700,000 meals each day. Through innovative solutions like Tap2Eat, parents can easily contribute to their children's meals. Njiru's ambition is to extend this impactful model beyond Kenya, tackling childhood hunger throughout Africa and enhancing both food security and educational opportunities.
17-year-old builds Rs 1 lakh solar car that runs at 13 paise per km
In a remarkable feat of engineering, 17-year-old Akshit Khera from Gurugram has crafted a solar-powered three-wheeler. This initiative responds to high transportation fees, aiming to transform mobility for struggling families. Budgeting meticulously at Rs 102,536, Akshit worked with local fabricators, planning rigorous testing phases before contemplating broader production. His heart is set on donating the vehicle to a deserving family and contemplating further enhancements.
Millie Bobby Brown says adoption was always her dream, not a second choice
Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her performance in Stranger Things, has joyfully embraced motherhood by adopting two children with partner Jake Bongiovi. For her, adoption has always been a cherished aspiration rather than a fallback to pregnancy. They celebrated the arrival of their first child in August 2025, followed by a second child in September 2026, challenging notions of adoption's traditional role.
Shin Min-a quietly donated $2.7m over 15 years to burn victims and children
Since 2009, South Korean actress Shin Min-a has made a remarkable impact through her charitable donations, amounting to more than 3.7 billion won for various causes. Focusing on aiding burn victims, disadvantaged youth, and disaster-affected areas, her annual contributions of 100 million won reported by the Hallym Burn Foundation could total 1.1 billion won by 2026.
She came to Singapore as a dialysis nurse for two years but stayed for 30 – now 70, she has no plans to retire
Student protests in Myanmar derailed Daw Mi Mi’s academic ambitions and led her to nursing, where she survived a hospital fire and spent 17 years working in the operating theatre. She later moved to Singapore to become a dialysis nurse, caring for thousands of kidney patients here.
He Left Kerala to Teach Poor Children Near the China Border
At the edge of India, one teacher is opening doors to a world of possibilities. Ashqar moved to Arunachal Pradesh through Sunbird Trust and began teaching at NSCBAV Karo in the remote Shi-Yomi district. What started as an opportunity to explore a part of India he knew little about soon became a much bigger commitment. Alongside teaching, he took on responsibilities in teacher training, community engagement, school activities and working closely with parents. Life in this remote region comes with
In 2013 a fan with autism explained to Whoopi Goldberg how her ‘Star Trek’ role transformed his life
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A stranded traveler stepped outside O’Hare for a cigar. He came back with a kitten and a problem.
A delayed trip turned into an unforgettable rescue when a three-week-old stray kitten bolted out of the bushes and adopted him on the spot.
Community Closet event in Itaewon offers free medical check-ups, clothing donations for foreign residents in need
Itaewon Global Village Center will offer free internal medicine check-ups for all foreign residents this Saturday as part of its Community Closet event. The check-ups will cover only seasonal illnesses such as fever, colds, coughs, the flu and related issues, and medicine will be provided free of charge in partnership with CCC AGAPE, a Korean medical service group. Marking its eighth edition, the Community Closet event, held twice a year in spring and autumn, is built around a simple but powerfu
More Than Business: ChinaMarket's "Little Bees" Go the Extra Mile for International Buyers
When a Malaysian buyer experienced a sudden toothache during the Linyi Mall International Buyers Conference in ...
Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
Lemur born in Prague returns to Troja Zoo after 15 years
A female dark lemur, who was born here, has returned to Prague Zoo after 15 years. She arrived from Plzeň Zoo and will settle on an island near the lower station of the cable car.
A Crane, a Duck & a Bird From the Arctic: What Happens When India's Wetlands Disappear?
When rising water threatened a Sarus Crane’s nest in Madanpura village in eastern Uttar Pradesh, two men stepped in. Local volunteer Chedi Kewat alerted the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and worked with field assistant Ravindra Kumar Tripathi to secure the nest using bamboo poles. Thirty-one days later, the eggs hatched. It was one small rescue, but it tells us something important about India's birds . Their survival can depend on the pond beside a village, the marsh near a farm or the muddy sho
The legacy of South Africa’s first Black showjumper and his horse-riding school in Soweto – photo essay
Enos Mafokate began his career as a stable hand and went on to become a world-class athlete during the apartheid era. In September 2026, aged 80, Enos died in Johannesburg – but his legacy endures through his horse-riding school and the generations of pupils he inspired In a historically wealthy sport dominated by the white elite and plagued by its colonial reign, a Black athlete draped in a red coat represented his nation. This is the remarkable story of Enos Mafokate and the legacy he worked s
A new start after 60: I was burnt out and facing redundancy. So I set up a bee farm – and learned the joys of a simple life
Jeff Lee had spent decades as an investigative journalist. But when he upped sticks with his wife to buy a farm in rural British Columbia, he didn’t just change jobs – he found a different way to live Jeff Lee became interested in beekeeping in his late 50s after his wife, Amanda, took part in a “beard of bees” event at Science World’s “science of fear” exhibition in Vancouver, Canada, where they lived. She stepped into a Perspex booth, a caged queen bee was placed beneath her chin and thousands
There were 669 Winton children, there are allegedly around five thousand with descendants
Two of the children that Nicholas Winton saved before the war returned to the Welsh town where they went to school more than 80 years ago.
Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.
Tel Aviv crowd exults in Boy George a second time, glitches and all
1,500 tickets donated to Nova survivors and bereaved families, some of whom wave flags on-stage for October 7-themed song 'We Will Dance Again'
Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.
In the burn-treatment world, Canada-U.S. camaraderie persists
After the Wainwright fire, U.S. doctors that specialize in treating severe burns have offered support to their Alberta counterparts
Glowworms Shine Again in the UK from Larvae Reared Pro Bono in Garden Shed
The beloved glowworm has gotten a glow-up thanks to pro bono work by local conservationists. Local wildlife enthusiast Peter Cooper collects and breeds glowworms in his spare time in a garden shed before releasing their larvae into a reserve in North Yorkshire where they haven’t been seen in 100 years. The reserve’s manager credited Cooper’s …
Caramel-colored puppy waits for priest to bless bread, receives one during mass and goes viral; video
A caramel-colored puppy named Cristal stole the show during a mass at the Santo Expedito Parish, in Catanduva, in the interior of São Paulo. The chubby dog stayed close to the priest, wagging her tail and attentively following the blessing of the small bread rolls. Noticing her presence, the priest handed one of the bread rolls directly to her.
Hamilton visits social project in SP and will fund training of over 100 young people from the periphery
Hamilton visits social project in São Paulo and announces support for the professional training of over 100 young people from the periphery. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion was at the Centro Educacional Assistencial Profissionalizante (CEAP), in the southern zone of the capital of São Paulo, on Wednesday (4). During the visit, Lewis Hamilton met the students, talked about job opportunities …
Szeged Zoo’s Hand-Reared Penguin Chick Set to Join the Colony
Caretakers are raising the spectacled penguin chick at the Szeged Wildlife Park; it hatched at the end of August, and the bird will be able to join the zoo’s penguin colony in a month. The chick—whose parents were both born at the Szeged Wildlife Park—hatched on August 27. Its mother died, and its father was …
Amosun’s wife empowers Osun youths, traders with grants
Former Ogun First Lady, Olufunso Amosun, has empowered 70 Osun youths with AI training and disbursed N5m in grants to traders and widows in Ile-Ife. Read More: https://punchng.com/amosuns-wife-empowers-osun-youths-traders-with-grants/
Sambar deer found next to BKE treated and released
The juvenile deer was found to be weak and severely dehydrated.
A job that changed me: As a bookseller I realised reading is more than an insular pleasure – it builds connection too
I learned how to recommend the perfect book for a child whose parents were divorcing and how to identify something based on vague descriptors such as ‘the cover is orange’ Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email I was in my early 20s when I landed my dream job. It was early 2018 and I had just started a master’s degree at the University of Melbourne, mostly because I didn’t know what to do with a bachelor of arts. I had majored in creative writing without really thinking about a future caree
The impromptu haka at 30,000 feet: 20 years on Air NZ's Shanghai route
For cabin crew member Karen Lu, a spontaneous Chinese New Year welcome in 2010 remains the defining memory of 20 years on the route.
Interpreting Autistic Cues Is Difficult, a Teen Built an App That’s Helping Hundreds of Families
Watching adults misunderstand the cues of his autistic cousin, a teen taught himself machine learning to build technology that could help them. His solution has more than 700 users in 12 countries, reaching families through autism therapy centers—all while remaining free. Kora, a free app that helps parents and caregivers read the emotional cues of …
Fish Stocks Thrive Thanks to This Pink Seaweed and Locals Who Protected It
Seabed Thriving 10 Years After Scottish Dredging Ban Islanders Celebrate Protections of Their Magical Maerl Beds Fish Stocks Thrive Thanks to This Strange Seaweed and Locals Who Protected It A ban on industrial scallop dredging has been “the most amazing thing to happen” to the residents, both man and marine, of the Summer Isles. In …
A man found a strange egg and incubated it. 28 days later, it hatched and changed his life.
It's a love story straight out of a Pixar movie.
Colleges Are Getting Creative to Help Students With Kids
This story was originally published by Open Campus. Walking by New River’s advising office one day, Stephanie Addikis noticed that the coloring books and Legos that she had helped stock in a nearby box were … “well-loved.” This was just what she was hoping would happen. The “busy box” stuffed...
Michael Ball's wedding surprise after radio proposal
The singer and broadcaster performs at Dave and Dawn Lloyd’s wedding ceremony.
"You can do it, little brother!": 5-year-old boy encourages twin with cerebral palsy during exercises; video
A boy encourages his twin brother with cerebral palsy during rehabilitation exercises and touches hearts with his dedication. At 5 years old, Keyler accompanies Keylor, counts the steps and celebrates each small advance. The brothers live in Cartagena, Colombia, and the scene was shared on the family's Instagram, showing the affection and complicity between …
"Luz de obrigado" in cars: Marcos Winter's project encourages kindness on the road
Imagine being able to thank that driver who let you pass in traffic or apologize after making a mistake while driving! This is the idea of actor Marcos Winter, who created the "Luz de Obrigado," a luminous device attached to cars, motorcycles, buses, and trucks, to spread kindness, education, and humanity on the road. The project has already …
Hometown glory? Norwegian library unveils £100k history book donated by Erling Haaland
Rare 16th-century edition of Viking royal sagas given to Bryne by Manchester City footballer and his father At his local library in the southern Norwegian town of Bryne, the father of superstar striker Erling Haaland made a confession. “Sometimes my son and I are a little impulsive,” Alf Inge Haaland, known as Alfie, told the assembled crowd on Monday morning. The spontaneous act in question was the purchase of the only surviving privately owned edition of a 1594 book, Snorre Sturlasons Kongesag
Man’s Halloween Skeletons Prove Perfect Treat to Woman Battling Breast Cancer
A man who received nothing but hate mail for his Halloween hobby proved to be just the treat that Tammy Wyche needed to brighten her weekly drive to cancer treatment appointments. Though a front yard covered in skeletons might serve to remind someone of their mortality, Wyche marveled at the creativity with which the homeowner …
Woman called for help, police officers restored vital functions to a man at a bus stop
Thanks to the alertness of a passing woman and the quick intervention of police officers, it was possible to save a man who was not breathing at one of the bus stops in
Six rare deer returned to the forest after years in the zoo. Vietnam wants to save the endangered species
Six extremely rare deer left the zoo in Ho Chi Minh and went to Cát Tiên National Park in the south
Over 900 tons of food and products transported by bicycles. Seattle volunteers accomplished something extraordinary
It started with an idea to help neighbors during the pandemic. Six years later, Seattle volunteers can boast of an exceptional achievement.
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