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- Sport
- The Independent
Diamond League 2025: Lausanne schedule and start times
A busy end to the Diamond League season continues apace as a strong field assembles in Lausanne just a few days after the last meet in Poland. The Silesia event featured an entertaining sprint duel between Kishane Thompson and Olympic champion Noah Lyles of the United States, and the pair were set to clash again at the Athletissima meet with the World Athletics Championships looming next month, but the Jamaican has pulled out of the final three Diamond League meets, citing shin discomfort. Fresh from a stunning return to action after injury, Keely Hodgkinson will bid for more two-lap success in the 800 metres, and will go head-to-head with British middle-distance rival Georgia Hunter-Bell. With the Diamond League finals across Switzerland in Zurich now just a week away, plenty of others will be looking to build momentum into a key part of the season. Here's everything you need to know. When is the Lausanne Diamond League event? The Lausanne Diamond League event, also known as the Athletissima, will be held at Stade Olympique de la Pontaise on Wednesday 20 August. How can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on BBC Two, with coverage on the channel from 7pm BST. A live stream will be available via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website. Schedule (all times BST) 6.30pm Men's shot put 6.30pm Women's javelin 7.04pm Women's 400m 7.05pm Women's pole vault 7.11pm Women's 800m 7.25pm Women's high jump 7.29pm Women's 3000m steeplechase 7.49pm Women's 200m 7.50pm Men's long jump 7.55pm Men's 5000m 8.14pm Women's 100m hurdles 8.23pm Men's 800m 8.32pm Men's 400m hurdles 8.40pm Men's 100m 8.52pm Women's 4x100m Full live results can be found here Diamond League 2025 venues 26 April: Xiamen, China 3 May: Shaoxing, China 16 May: Doha, Qatar 25 May: Rabat, Morocco 6 June: Rome, Italy 12 June: Oslo, Norway 15 June: Stockholm, Sweden 20 June: Paris, France 5 July: Eugene, United States 11 July: Monaco 19 July: London, United Kingdom 16 August: Chorzow, Poland 20 August: Lausanne, Switzerland 22 August: Brussels, Belgium
The Independent
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- Health
- The Independent
Millions of diabetes patients could be given weight loss jabs sooner
New draft guidance from Nice proposes a significant overhaul of type 2 diabetes care in England, moving towards personalised treatment to prevent serious complications. SGLT-2 inhibitors, which protect the heart and kidneys, are recommended as a first-line treatment option, potentially saving nearly 22,000 lives. The guidelines aim to address the current under-prescription of SGLT-2 inhibitors, particularly among women, older people, and black patients, to reduce health inequalities. GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide, are also suggested for earlier use in some patients, alongside tailored recommendations for specific conditions. This shift represents a holistic approach to type 2 diabetes management, focusing on cardiovascular and kidney health, and is open for public consultation until 2 October.
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- Business
- The Independent
UK inflation rises by more than expected as summer travel bumps up air fares
UK inflation rose by more than expected in July as demand for summer travel pushed up air fares and food prices continued to climb, according to official figures. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Most economists had been forecasting inflation to rise to 3.7%. It means the headline rate remained at the highest level since January 2024, when it hit 4%. The ONS said the school summer holidays helped bump up travel costs last month, which helped drive up inflation across the UK. Grant Fitzner, the ONS's chief economist, said: 'The main driver was a hefty increase in air fares, the largest July rise since collection of air fares changed from quarterly to monthly in 2001. 'This increase was likely due to the timing of this year's school holidays. 'The price of petrol and diesel also increased this month, compared with a drop this time last year. 'Food price inflation continues to climb – with items such as coffee, fresh orange juice, meat and chocolate seeing the biggest rises.'
The Independent
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- Sport
- The Independent
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of controversial US Open mixed doubles
The new-look US Open mixed doubles tournament began, featuring a controversial format that prioritises singles stars over established doubles specialists. Top seeds Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 4-2, 4-2, and continued their strong performance by beating Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev. Despite initial controversy regarding the format, the opening matches were well-received by the New York crowd, with spectators flocking to the show courts. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the only established mixed doubles pair, demonstrated their expertise by reaching the semi-finals, overcoming strong opponents. Other notable pairings like Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud also progressed, with the tournament's fast-paced, condensed format leading to quick matches and limited recovery time for players.
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- Politics
- The Independent
Train passengers face potential 5.8% fares hike
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