6+ hour, 4+ min ago   (611+ words) This year’s edition of the Vila do Conde Handicraft Fair (in the Porto district) will dedicate its program to promoting Portuguese cultural expressions classified by UNESCO, featuring demonstrations, workshops, performances, and gastronomy. By TPN/Lusa, in News, Arts & Culture · 25 Jul…...

7+ hour, 11+ min ago   (163+ words) A previously unknown monkey species has been discovered in the remote rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By TPN, in Africa, World, Environment · 25 Jul 2026, 18:31 · 0 Comments In Africa, World, Science - 25 Jul 2026, 17:31 In Africa, World, Community - 25 Jul 2026, 16:31 In Africa, World, Arts…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago   (266+ words) A homegrown catnip lotion has proven as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes in rural Uganda, offering a cheaper alternative for malaria prevention. By TPN, in Africa, World, Science · 25 Jul 2026 · 0 Comments Developed by researchers from Uganda and Wales, the lotion…...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago   (663+ words) The environmental association Palombar, based in Vimioso, has produced the first field guide to terrapins in Portugal, combining scientific knowledge and the study of nine reptile species, some of which are endangered, it was announced. By TPN/Lusa, in News…...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago   (268+ words) A farming programme in Sierra Leone is helping amputees rebuild their lives by teaching sustainable agriculture and helping participants earn an income. By TPN, in Africa, World, Community · 25 Jul 2026, 16:31 · 0 Comments Founded by pastor-turned-farmer Mambud Samai, the Farming on Crutches initiative…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago   (271+ words) Cambodia has become the first country in Asia to meet the global 95-95-95 HIV targets, a milestone towards ending the epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. By TPN, in Asia, World, Health · 25 Jul 2026, 15:31 · 0 Comments The UN credits community-led, peer-led counselling,…...

9+ hour, 43+ min ago   (391+ words) There are few things more irritating than the slow process of recovering from an illness or injury, except, obviously, not recovering at all. By Douglas Hughes, in Health · 25 Jul 2026 · 0 Comments Nope, the truly maddening bit came afterwards. Recovery itself. It's…...

10+ hour, 38+ min ago   (614+ words) This year’s edition of the Vila do Conde Handicraft Fair (in the Porto district) will dedicate its program to promoting Portuguese cultural expressions classified by UNESCO, featuring demonstrations, workshops, performances, and gastronomy. By TPN/Lusa, in News · 25 Jul 2026, 15:03 · 0 Comments The…...

11+ hour, 18+ min ago   (130+ words) El Salvador has eliminated trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. By TPN, in South America, World, Health · 25 Jul 2026, 14:31 · 0 Comments The World Health Organization described the achievement as a result of strong political commitment, investment and community engagement. Trachoma…...

12+ hour, 17+ min ago   (223+ words) Rescued donkeys are helping prevent wildfires in Spain by grazing on dry grass that would otherwise fuel flames. By TPN, in Europe · 25 Jul 2026, 13:31 · 0 Comments The 18-animal “Firefighting Donkey Battalion” patrols Doñana National Park for up to seven hours a day…...