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Somali-born British Olympic boxer Ramla Ali is the subject of a new biopic, In the Shadows, directed by Anthony Wonke and starring Top Boy actor Jasmine Jobson, which follows her journey from fleeing the Somali civil war to the Tokyo Olympics.
Somali-born British Olympic boxer Ramla Ali is the subject of a new biopic, In the Shadows, directed by Anthony Wonke and starring Top Boy actor Jasmine Jobson, which follows her journey from fleeing the Somali civil war to the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Guardian's Long Wave newsletter, which covers Black and diaspora stories, marks its second anniversary with a selection of favourite editions from the past year. The team notes it has grown into a large community of engaged readers.
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Research by the University of Surrey, funded by Breast Cancer Now, found people from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in an emergency setting. The analysis covered 86,564 adults diagnosed between 2009 and 2019.
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Black British novelist Zadie Smith told Dua Lipa at the Southbank Centre's London literature festival that inequality has made culture clashes feel 'existential'. She blamed the demise of Britain's welfare system and housing struggles for deeper divisions.
Read full story ↗Jamaicans overseas sent US$3.12 billion in remittances during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with contributions rising notably after Hurricane Melissa. Officials highlighted the diaspora's role in Jamaica's economic stability and national development.
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Opinion piece by Moky Makura arguing that outdated Live Aid-era stereotypes obscure African innovation and business progress, citing a 'visibility gap' and her own move from London to Johannesburg after apartheid ended.
Read full story ↗The UK Government has partnered with UKHospitality to create 100,000 paid jobs, work experience and training places for 18-24-year-olds not in education, employment or training, announced on 15 October 2026.
Read full story ↗UK Health Security Agency data from FluSurvey, based on more than 68,000 weekly symptom surveys, shows almost half of people with flu-like illness missed work or school. Officials say flu vaccination remains the best defence against winter absenteeism.
Read full story ↗The government is investing nearly £140m in 14 new urgent care schemes across England, announced on 18 October, funding urgent treatment centres, same day emergency care services, new ambulance fleets and emergency department upgrades ahead of a difficult winter.
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A BBC investigation finds hospitals in Sudan were deliberately targeted by RSF fighters, with UN human rights chief Volker Türk saying the attacks may amount to war crimes.
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Lewis Hamilton responded to human rights concerns about staging an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, saying people should "approach it with humility".
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Lewis Hamilton says he hopes to keep racing in Formula One into the early 2030s so he can compete in the African Grand Prix, which F1 has confirmed will be held in Rwanda on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera under a 10-year deal. Hamilton backs the choice despite criticism of Rwanda's human rights record.
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British singer Raye has won the 2026 Mercury prize for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, a 73-minute record spanning big band jazz, power balladry and funk. The win follows her record-breaking Brit awards success.
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A Guardian podcast with political correspondent Aletha Adu examines whether the Conservative party under Kemi Badenoch can again become the UK's leading party on the right, with polls showing the Tories level with Reform UK.
Read full story ↗The Law Society of England and Wales is marking Black History Month by recognising Black solicitors whose work supports Black communities across the UK. This year's theme is 'Honouring Our Communities', celebrating their leadership and impact within and beyond the legal profession.
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An autopsy found that former Sale player Hyron Andrews, a South African rugby union player found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match, died of natural causes — a tear in an artery around the heart.
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A Guardian writer reflects on the purpose of Black journalism in an abridged version of the Claudia Jones memorial lecture, hosted by the UK National Union of Journalists. The piece marks two years of the Long Wave newsletter and considers diasporic reporting amid a difficult political climate.
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Sacha Baron Cohen is reviving his Ali G character more than two decades after Ali G Indahouse, prompting debate over whether the character is outdated.
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