UK Prime Minister Resigns: Black Professionals UK Debate Labour’s Government Future
As political debate continues across the United Kingdom, members of a Black professionals’ discussion group have been sharing their views on the challenges facing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the future direction of the Labour government. The discussion highlighted growing questions about leadership, party unity, public expectations and the increasingly influential role of opposition […]
One in Four Children Face Sexual Abuse Risks Online, New Research Warns
A major new study by Scottish researchers has revealed the alarming scale of online sexual exploitation affecting children across the world, with one in four children expected to experience unwanted or pressured sexual interactions before they turn 18. The research, published by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute at the University of Edinburgh, estimates that […]
Eunice Olumide Set to Shock Music Industry with Secret Hip Hop Past
Scottish creative powerhouse Eunice Olumide is preparing to unveil a side of her career that has remained hidden for more than a decade. On May 31, 2026, Eunice Olumide will release her new album Love Tree, a project already generating attention across social media and music platforms. But this is more than a standard album […]
Jambo! Radio Launches New Inclusive Black & White Festival 2026 in Glasgow
This summer, as rising travel costs, airline disruptions, and uncertainty across parts of the Middle East encourage many people to holiday closer to home, Glasgow is preparing for a vibrant season of culture, creativity, and community celebration ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. At the heart of that celebration is the new Black & […]
Married Edinburgh Couple Run Marathon to Champion Visually Impaired Runners
As Javi Lorenzo Sol and Núria Martí-Andrés prepare to stand on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will be running for far more than a finish time. Their marathon journey represents resilience, trust, and the power of support in overcoming life’s challenges. Originally from Catalonia and now living in Edinburgh, […]
New report: Teacher wellbeing is under pressure
Teacher well-being is under pressure globally. But the drivers and solutions are not always what school leaders expect – The Tes Global Wellbeing Report 2026 This year’s report shares what educators around the world are experiencing, where the biggest risks lie and what forward-thinking schools are doing in response. Workload, leadership support, professional growth and […]
London Marathon 2026: Kenya’s Sawe breaks two-hour world record and Ethiopia’s Assefa broke her own women’s only world record
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe (pictured) makes history breaking the elite men London Marathon world record under two hours in with 1hr 59min 30sec time. Sabastian Sawe, 30, has made history as the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours, running time of one hour and 59 minutes. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa (pictured below), broke […]
Lower-Income Countries Investing Record Amount In Immunisation Programmes
New data released on 16th April by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, shows that lower‑income countries have collectively contributed over US$ 300 million towards Gavi-supported immunisation programmes for 2025, setting a new record for annual country investment in vaccines. This performance reflects the accelerated pace at which countries are assuming greater ownership of immunisation financing, enabled by […]
Iran War Could Trigger “Unprecedented” Refugee Crisis, Surge in UK Asylum Seekers and Calls for Greater Refugee Support
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), up to 3.2 million people have already been displaced inside Iran as the conflict intensifies, with hundreds of thousands of households forced to flee major cities in search of safety. The UN warns that these numbers are likely to rise further as hostilities continue, signalling a rapidly […]
Israeli Leaders Defiant, Vow to Continue Gaza Strip War Despite Mounting International Pressure
In the face of increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States, Israeli leaders affirmed on Wednesday their determination to press ahead with the ongoing Gaza Strip war, now in its third month. The conflict was sparked by the unprecedented October 7 attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas, which Israeli officials […]