With coronavirus dominating the headlines, its easy to forget what else is going on in the world.

And it can be even harder to see any good news as most of the globe tackles the pandemic.

But in recent weeks there has been plenty of positive news to help with the coronavirus worries.

These are eight good news stories from across the world since the coronavirus outbreak began:

A million seagrass seeds were planted off the Welsh coast to help tackle climate change.

The seagrass seeds are being planted in a new 20,000sqm meadow off Pembrokeshire.

Seagrass can absorb carbon dioxide faster than trees, and scientists hope it can boost fish numbers and life in the sea.

In the summer of 2019, one million seeds were collected from areas like Porthdinllaen in the Lln Peninsula by a group of volunteers.

The seagrass, which is found in shallow, sheltered areas along the coast, was reached by snorkelling, diving and wading.

After being taken to Swansea University, the seeds were placed in hessian bags ready to be planted again at Dale Bay.

In more good news for the planet, carbon emissions from the power sector across the world have seen their biggest drop since 1990.

Research from environmental think tank Ember, emissions dropped 2% in 2019.

They said the historic decline was largely caused by the US and Europe moving away from coal power which saw a global drop of 3% - the largest decrease in three decades.

The budget doesnt normally bring much good news. But this year it was announced VAT on all sanitary products will be abolished from 2021.

Although small, it could mean women could save around 40 in a lifetime.

Scientists said a former chef living in the UK has become the second person in the world to be 'cured' of HIV.

Adam Castillejo has remained free of HIV for two-and-a-half years since he was given ground-breaking therapy at Hammersmith Hospital in west London.

The 40-year-old, who was born in Venezuela but lives in England, received a transplant of bone marrow stem cells that rid him of the AIDS-causing virus, the Mirror reported.

Amid the sombre news being reported on the TV was the annual Crufts show.

Viewers saw Maisie the wire-haired Dachshund beat tough competition and be crowned best in show.

The lovable pup even then did her business on the floor during her victory lap in front of a giggling crowd.

Around 28,000 pooches were put through their paces at the biggest dog show in the world at Birmingham's NEC.

In more animal related good news, a seal pup that spent two months in RSPCA care was released back into the wild.

Underweight Graham was looked after for around eight weeks after being rescued in Pembrokeshire.

RSPCA animal collection officer and wildlife officer Ellie West, who released Graham back into the sea at Port Eynon, said: This seal pup who when found was very underweight initially spent a few days coughing up sea shells!

He came into the centre weighing just 16.6kg and needed fluids and antibiotics for a chest infection and was treated for lungworm. He put on weight pretty steadily after starting to eat by himself on day six and then didnt look back.

Ellie released Graham back into the sea on March 7.

The fast-food chain has announced the bargain offer will last for five weeks, meaning customers have until April 19 to grab the discount.

Those wanting a meal for less will get a mini burger, regular fries and two hot wings for just 1.99 instead of the usual 3.99.

The offer was spotted by eagle-eyed deal hunters and posted on the money-saving website LatestDeals.co.uk.

A cleaver Australian teen has come up with a clever way to get rid of plastic waste - by using prawn shells.

17-year-old Angelina Arora has used prawn shells to create a plastic that will decompose in landfill in an average of 33 days.

The teen said she is now in talks with supermarkets to use her products, News.Au reported.

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