Positive stories from around the world that you might have missed this week
Cash to concerts: Eight ways celebrities are helping the vulnerable during coronavirus
Celebrities including Rihanna, Bono, Snoop Dog and Lady GaGa have been stepping up to help the world's most vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.
From walk-on film parts to vegan burger drop-offs, how celebrities are working to support those struggling to cope with COVID-19.
British people hail cleaner air and community spirit under lockdown
Fewer than 10 % of British people want to go back to normal after lockdown, with most seeing upsides including breathing cleaner air and greater sense of community spirit, according to a survey released on Friday.
More than half of survey respondents noted that air quality had improved in their area, while about a quarter said they had observed more wildlife under lockdown. These results suggest that Brits are increasingly aware that the health of people and planet are inseparable.
Michelin-star chef serves Belgian homeless after coronavirus closure
The chef at one of Belgium's oldest restaurants, now shuttered by the coronavirus, is feeding homeless people once a week, echoing initiatives by chefs across Europe.
"If I can spread the joy of my profession to the homeless, then I'll do it with pleasure," said Lionel Rigolet of Comme Chez Soi, whose elaborate dishes normally cost as much as 265 euros ($287).
Trans racing driver Charlie Martin wants to make LGBT+ history at Le Mans
For Charlie Martin, aiming to become the first transgender racing driver to compete in the famous 24-hour race is a chance to make history. Heated debates about trans women in competitive sports only make Martin more determined to make it to Le Mans in 2021.
"I'd love to do it next year," she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Britain's first TikTok house gay couple fly flag for LGBT+ representation under lockdown
As LGBT+ charities advise young people to stay in the closet during coronavirus lockdowns, Sebastian Wood and Monty Keates say they recognise the importance of being a visible young gay couple in Britain's first TikTok house.
"It's good that we represent the LGBTQ community," Keates told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "We're good to look up to, especially for younger members of the LGBTQ community who are maybe closeted and don't want to come out yet."
