More than 1 million antiquities returned to countries of origin
Over 1 million antiquities returned to their countries of origin.
Good news for Friday, 6 November 2026
10 stories, screened by AI from positive-news publishers.
Venomous Primate Believed Extinct for 100 Years Was Hiding in Plain Sight All Along
Bangka slow loris, once thought extinct, was found alive and rescued.
Geothermal Utilities Power Wave of US Affordable Housing with 40% Energy Savings
Vermont Gas launches geothermal project saving 40% energy for affordable housing.
An abandoned mining area in Handan, China, has been transformed through restoration, with over 800,000 trees planted across the wider Zishan area with forest cover rising from 16% to 96%. Zishan Park features over four hectares of pink muhl
Handan mining area restored with 800,000 trees, forest cover rose to 96%.
Analysis: China’s quarterly CO2 falls 3% in largest drop since Covid
China’s quarterly CO2 emissions fell 3%, largest drop since Covid.
Two losses this year, but authorities say great Indian bustard’s rewilding is on track
Great Indian bustard rewilding continues despite two deaths.
The Spark: When Communities Own the Land, Housing Stays Affordable
Community land ownership keeps housing affordable.
From Kerala to LA Mayor: Nithya Raman Makes History!
Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles mayor, first South Asian elected.
A Stopover on a Global Bird Route: How Chandigarh’s Sukhna Wetland Sustains Threatened Wildlife
Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh designated Ramsar site, supporting threatened wildlife.
With No Camera Experience & Barely Any Budget, 28-YO’s Film on Goa’s Goldsmiths Wins Best Documentary
A 28-year-old film about Goa goldsmiths wins best documentary.