Edition 153
November 6, 2026
From environmental heroes to health breakthroughs and thrilling speed, this edition's good news is truly remarkable.
Mali’s ‘Moringa Queen’ wins UN recognition for restoring degraded land
Malian "Moringa Queen" Rokiatu Traoré is recognized by the UN for her work restoring degraded land. Her social enterprise creates jobs and economic opportunities by transforming the versatile moringa tree into valuable products.
Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Barbados is now a leader in public health, achieving a major milestone in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission. This success ensures babies are born HIV-free through accessible and free healthcare for all pregnant women.
World's fastest production car hits 503km/h in Abu Dhabi
A Chinese electric hypercar just shattered speed records, hitting over 500 km/h on an Abu Dhabi highway. This monumental achievement highlights Abu Dhabi's infrastructure and commitment to global automotive innovation.
Protecting Congo Basin Peatlands Gets a Scientific Boost
New research reveals vital scientific backing for protecting the Congo Basin's massive peatlands, crucial for global climate stability. Understanding and preserving these vast carbon stores requires ongoing international cooperation and careful land-use planning.
More than 1mn antiquities returned to countries of origin
The Museum of Looted Antiquities (MOLA) has created the first comprehensive database of cases where antiquities have been returned, principally by museums, art dealers and private collectors, and found that 1.06mn items worth at least $2bn had been sent back between 1950 and late 2025.
