There is such a thing as good news.

1. The ozone layer is showing signs of healing

2. Most people support breastfeeding in public

3. Global poverty is declining

4. So is child mortality- everywhere

5. 77 per cent of people in the world say they are happy

6. And these are the countries that are the most generous

7. The UK and France have some of the most positive views of Muslim people

8. The gender pay gap is at a record low