Six Good News for your weekend

A new month, new highlights: From India to Scotland, we’ve collected six inspiring stories showing that the world is full of positive developments.

From record-breaking punctuality in Switzerland to protecting orangutans in Indonesia – these Good News stories show that positive change is happening around the world.

Happy new week with Good News.

The first weeks of 2026 are already bringing exciting insights from health research. Here are 7 good news showing how prevention, new therapies, and scientific discoveries can make our lives healthier.

UK invests billions in green energy, Paris launches Europe’s longest urban cable car, and Austrians are the happiest in the EU, according to Eurostat.

UK invests billions in green energy, Paris launches Europe’s longest urban cable car, and Austrians are the happiest in the EU, according to Eurostat.

Six pieces of good news that give hope – even on tough days

Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday life – and it can do far more than just give advice or tips. Discover the opportunities – and the challenges – of AI.

The week ends on a positive note: A new treatment restores sight to blind people, a map reveals previously hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica—and much more.

Health apps have long been part of everyday life — and they can do more than just track data. A new meta-study shows they can also help people quit smoking, making them a valuable form of support.

Six good news stories to start your week right.

The first week of 2026 brings good news: newly discovered animal and plant species, sustainable fashion powered by AI, and innovative pain therapies without opioids.