London teacher who learned her students' 35 languages is named among top 10 in worldInternational Business Times (GB) - Isabelle Gerretsen Andria Zafirakou shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize for work with deprived children in north London. Bill Gates announced the 10 teachers in the …
Big Issue seller gives out 100 free roses on Valentine's Day to see the 'joy and smile' on people's facesInternational Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt Cameron, once homeless, has been given a sense of purpose since he became Big Issue vendor. An Australian Big Issue seller has melted hearts after …
Meet 1-year-old Lucas Warren, the first child with Down syndrome to become face of Gerber SpokesbabyInternational Business Times (GB) - Divya Kishore The baby food firm will now use Lucas Warren's pictures to promote and represent their brand. A popular US baby food company, Gerber, has made history …
'Don't stop retrieving': Firefighters scoot across frozen creek to rescue terrified dogInternational Business Times (GB) - Lara Rebello Rescue workers used an inflatable raft to move across the icy surface and pull the dog back to safety. A group of firefighters in Tulsa, Oklahoma …
Broke woman moved to tears by mystery stranger who gifted her £100 on a trainInternational Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt Ella Johannessen was overhead telling her mum about her current financial struggles before the mystery gift. A young woman who has been struggling …
Stu-rat Little: Video shows rat shower and scrub just like a tiny humanInternational Business Times (GB) - Claire Toureille Who knew a rat covered in soap could be that cute? Rats are not known to be the tidiest, cleanest creatures on Earth. They carry a number of diseases …
Pornhub offers free premium videos to women on their periodsInternational Business Times (GB) - Ruchira Sharma 'F**k Your Period is "an educational campaign championing various benefits of orgasming during the menstrual cycle". Menstruating women can access …
Brave dog survives 10 days in snowy mountain after becoming 'disoriented' during walkInternational Business Times (GB) - Nicole Rojas Red, a Welsh Border Collie, was found a mile from where she went missing by a pair of holidaymakers. A brave dog who went missing in the snowy …
How this woman replaced a butterfly's critically damaged wing to help it fly – see photosInternational Business Times (GB) - Shubham Sharma Romy McCloskey used her costume designing skills to replace the 3-day-old butterfly's damaged wing. Showcasing an unbelievable set of DIY skills, a …
90-year-old kicked out of Air Force for being a lesbian pardoned after six decadesInternational Business Times (GB) - Neil Murphy Helen Grace James was discharged from the US Air Force without pay or benefits in 1955. Authorities upgraded her status to 'honourable discharge' …
Puerto Rico school celebrates getting electricity back after 112 days in the purest wayInternational Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt Schoolchildren and teachers experienced "indisputable joy" when their lights came back on. This was the moment electricity came back on at a Puerto …
Video of passers-by helping tow ambulance on snow-covered street goes viralInternational Business Times (GB) - Karen Noronha The emergency vehicle was said to be responding to an incident when it got stuck in the heavy snow along the Keighley Road in Halifax. A video of …
Dramatic video shows rescue workers saving baby elephant after it fell into a ditchInternational Business Times (GB) - Divya Kishore A similar kind of incident happened in India where a baby elephant was rescued after falling into an uncovered well. A video has surfaced online that …
World's largest wildlife reserve in Antarctica 'five times the size of Germany' to protect marine lifeInternational Business Times (GB) - Immanuel Jotham Greenpeace has decided to petition governments and is collecting signatures. Greenpeace, stirred by a proposal from the EU, has started a campaign to …
Humpback whale jumps for joy after being cut free from rope off Hawaii coastInternational Business Times (GB) - Neil Murphy The humpback whale had become trapped on Makena beach, Maui. A humpback whale has been freed by rescuers in Hawaii after it became entangled in 285ft …
World's biggest air purifier? China builds over 300 feet tall tower to combat air pollutionInternational Business Times (GB) - India Ashok The massive air purification tower has already reportedly produced over 10 million cubic metres of clean air every day. China has reportedly built an …
Table of six men return to Mexican restaurant to pay $325 after owner posts unpaid bill on FacebookInternational Business Times (GB) - Karen Noronha "Thank you very much, boys. We hope you had a good night." A table of six men ate at a Mexican restaurant in Australia on Saturday night (13 January) …
Watch little girls going gaga over a Costco worker who they believe is Maui from Disney's MoanaInternational Business Times (GB) - Divya Kishore Like Maui, William Va'ana also sports long hair and has an arm full of tattoos. A boring trip to a Costco turned exciting for two little girls from …
Saudi Arabia is handing out $13bn to help ease cost of livingInternational Business Times (GB) - Jordan Bhatt Officials in Saudi Arabia have revealed plans to hand out billions of dollars in funds for those struggling with the increasing cost of living. State …
'Dead' prisoner starts to snore as his family visits him in the morgueInternational Business Times (GB) - Josh Robbins Heartbroken family made their way to visit him in the morgue. Three doctors confirmed that Spanish prisoner Gonzalo Montoya Jimenez was dead. His …
World's best tattoo? Woman inks soundwave of late grandma's final voicemail— and it worksInternational Business Times (GB) - Toyin Owoseje Sakyrah Angelique's grandma left her voicemail wishing her 'happy birthday' weeks before she passed away. Tattoos are an acquired taste, you either …
World Braille Day: Meet the bike-powered bus company raising awareness for braille literacyInternational Business Times (GB) - Ruchira Sharma Seema and Eric Brodie run a bike-powered tour bus where customers burn calories and see Boston's landmarks World Braille Day is today (4 January), …
Syrian refugees will start 2018 by donating blood to 'show their appreciation'International Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt The refugees want to say thank you to Canada, their "dream land". Fifty Syrian refugees are preparing to spend New Year's Day giving blood to "show …
Icon version of the Flipboard logo Doctor Who actor travels back in time to give 9-year-old boy Christmas gift of a lifetimeInternational Business Times (GB) - Neil Murphy David McGilloway's letter included a handwritten message and a Christmas card. It was dated from November 23,1963 - the day the show was first …
Find Mariusz: Pub reunites Polish worker with lost Christmas pay packet after five-day searchInternational Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt Pub manager Mick Dore had said: "I am going to find this guy if it kills me." A London pub manager went above and beyond to reunite someone with their …
This nine year-old returned his Xbox so he could buy blankets for the homelessInternational Business Times (GB) - Neil Murphy A little boy has been praised for his generosity after he used his $300 (£224, €254) Christmas present to give blankets to the homeless. Nine-year-old …
Stranger gives Cambridge Uni hopeful heart-warming letter with money on train: 'Live your dream'International Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt Joe Wren would love to meet mystery man again to express his gratitude. A Cambridge University hopeful has shared the heart-warming note given to him …
This 16 year-old got into Harvard - and his classmates were ecstatic when they heard the newsInternational Business Times (GB) - Charlotte Tobitt Aryton Little, 16, was cheered euphorically by his fellow classmates after finding out he got accepted to the Ivy League college. This clip shows the …
London's Euston station to host dinner for 200 homeless people over ChristmasInternational Business Times (GB) - Brendan Cole Volunteers from Network Rail will team up with charities Streets Kitchen and St Mungo's. A central London railway station will be the scene of …
