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US tells UN top court it has no jurisdiction over Iran sanctions The United Nationʼs top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has no jurisdiction to rule on the Trump administrationʼs decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran, US government attorneys insisted on Tuesday. US State Department attorney Jennifer Newsteadʼs remarks came on the second day of ICJ hearings in The Hague.

Iran filed a suit against the US last month over its decision to reimposed sanctions after it withdrew from the nuclear accord. Lawyers from Tehran insist that sanctions targeting financial transactions and imports of raw materials, cars and aircrafts breach the little-known 1955 US-Iranian Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations.

Chemnitz fears for reputation after demonstrators duel Residents of Chemnitz were back on their shopping rounds on Tuesday morning aftera night of farright demonstrations and far-left counterproteststhat had to be kept apart by heavily armored riot police. The latest official figures put the numbers at 6,000 far-right demonstrators, among them neoNazis who had traveled from across Germany, against just over 1,000 counterprotesters from various left-wing organizations, including some who wear the black hoods and face-covering scarves preferred by anti-fascist groups, or antifa. Read more: Opinion: A predictable fiasco in Chemnitz Considering the tension on the streets during the day, Monday night passed relatively calmly. The police reported about 20 injuries caused by fireworks and rocks thrown by both groups. Meanwhile, the people of Chemnitz got out of the way to let the protesters get on with it — or else stood at a safe distance to watch.

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Kenyatta and Trump: In search of a reputation boost The broader problems remain

The meeting between US President Trump and Kenyan President Kenyatta served the interests of both leaders at least in the short term, even if it was largely symbolic. But the broader problems remain.

President Uhuru Kenyattaʼs staff did not waste any time touting the success of the Kenyan leaderʼs visit to Washington. Before the ostensible highlight of the trip - the meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House - had concluded, they had already published a press communique boasting that Kenyatta had signed deals worth more than $200 million during his visit to the American capital largely related to infrastructure projects. The speedy rollout of the announced deals were entirely in line with Kenyattaʼs primary goal for his first visit to Washington under President Trump, namely to strengthen economic ties with the US. In a way, the US capital was the first stop of an international road show meant to foster deeper economic ties with key global partners.

Later this week, he is scheduled to host British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read more: Kenya: Government ʼmaintains stranglehold on mediaʼ The second goal for Kenyatta, and also a key aspect for Trump, was to boost US-Kenyan security cooperation, particularly in the area of

counter-terrorism operations. Kenya, from Washingtonʼs perspective, is seen as a crucial player in the fight against the Somalia-based terrorism group Al Shabab. But while trade and security were the key issues publicly advanced by both the White House and the Kenyan Presidentʼs office ahead of and during the meeting, they did not tell the story of the meeting, noted John Campbell, a former US ambassador to Nigeria and now senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington. "I think for both this visit was important in the perspective of restoration of image," he said. Kenyatta came to Washington on the heels of an extremely controversial election last year that almost led to a civil war, explained Campbell. That election, which Kenyatta eventually was to have declared to have won by a margin of 98 percent, left his reputation deeply tarnished internationally.

"For Kenyatta the very fact that he is received at the White House helps a bit in terms of refurbishing his reputation," said Campbell.

Global gun deaths reach 250,000 annually, study finds About 250,000 gun deaths occur annually worldwide, almost two-thirds of which were homicides, according to a study published Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The results reveal "a major public health problem for humanity," a JAMA editorial accompanying the analysis said. The study tallied gun deaths in 195 different countries and territories from 1990 to 2016. Researchers counted about 209,000 gun deaths in 1990 compared with 251,000 in 2016, of which 64 percent were homicides, 27 percent were suicides and 9 percent were accidental.

Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela and United States contributed to half of the deaths, according to the study.

Canada mulls NAFTA rejig as Trump unveils new Mexico trade deal US President Donald Trumpʼs economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, saidMondayʼs revised NAFTA deal with Mexicoshould serve as a "reset" for talks with Canada. But if talks with Ottawa are not concluded by the end of this week, he said, Trump will notify Congress that he has reached a deal with Mexico and sign it within 90 days.

Washington hopes Canada will fall into line as Trumpʼs new global trade regime takes effect. "Letʼs make a great deal like we just made with Mexico," Kudlow said. "If not, the USA may have to take action."

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Pakistan: Imran Khan promises change amid rigging complaints In his"victory speech" on Thursday, Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan promised wide-ranging reforms to build a "new Pakistan."

He touched upon a number of pressing issues, including better governance, security affairs and ties with global powers and neighboring countries.

Khan spoke from the heart during the speech. He promised to end rampant corruption, nepotism, and pledged that economic benefits would trickle down to the masses under his government.

Khan spoke from the heart during the speech. He promised to end rampant corruption, nepotism, and pledged that economic benefits would trickle down to the masses under his government.

Ceasefire on IsraelGaza border largely holds as UN warns sides are on ʼbrink of warʼ A ceasefire announced by Hamas largely held along the Israel-Gaza border on Sunday, a day after the most intense exchange of fire between Israel and the Palestinian group since the 2014 Gaza war.

Israeli warplanes carried out dozens of airstrikes in the densely populated Gaza Strip on Saturday on what it said were Hamas military, training and supply targets, while Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired nearly 200 rockets and mortars at Israel. Read more: Israel and Gazaʼs militant groups agree to ceasefire The Israeli airstrikes wounded more than 20 people and killed two teenage boys, Palestinian health officials said, while a Hamas rocket injured four Israelis.

Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, and Islamic Jihad announced the Egyptian and UNbrokered ceasefire late Saturday.

The Israeli military said its response would depend on the situation on the ground.

After the ceasefire announcement, four mortars were fired into Israel early Sunday. In response, Israeli planes destroy at least one launch site.

Israel also carried out three airstrikes later in the day on what it said were Hamas squads launching incendiary balloons and kites across the border.

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French Environment Minister Hulot quits in major Macron blow He said he felt all alone while trying to advance green policies in the government

Iraq braces for more unrest as Basra protests gather pace An estimated 200 protesters gathered on Monday morning at the main gate leading to three of Iraqʼs major oil fields in the southern oil-exporting city of Basra. Protests in Basra, Iraqʼs second-largest city, started last Tuesdaywhen security forces opened fire, killing one person and wounding five.

They soon spread to other provinces.

Read more: Iraq hangs 13 ʼISʼ prisoners as PM Haidar al-Abadi calls for ʼjust retributionʼ The oil hub of Basra and other parts of the Shiʼite south have long been neglected, first by Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein and then by Shiʼite-led governments. But an ongoing political crisis and the recent rhetoric of Grand Ayatollah alSistani, the top Shiʼite cleric in the country have also clearly aggravated the situation.

In a stunning setback to the French government, Nicolas Hulot has announced his resignation.

French Environment MinisterNicolas Huloton Tuesday announced his resignation on France Inter radio, saying it was the result of an "accumulation of disappointments."

The announcement strikes a major blow to French President Emmanuel Macron,who had pledged to make France a global leader for climate solutions. Read more:Emmanuel Macron, Europeʼs climate hero? Hereʼs what Hulot said: The French governmentʼs lack of progress on steps to tackle climate change, defend biodiversity and

Trade tensions hit Chinese growth Chinese growth slowed slightly in the second quarter as the worldʼs number two economy faced a snowballing trade fight with the United States, after Washington and Beijing slapped new tariffs on $34 billion (€29 billion) of each othersʼ goods earlier this month, with threats of further tariffs on goodsworth an additional $200 billion. Despite this escalation, the Chinese economy expanded by 6.7 percent in the second quarter from a year ago. This is down from 6.8 percent in the first quarter, according to official figures released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Nonetheless, the growth was still higher than the gov-

address environmental threats resulted in an "accumulation of disappointments.""I donʼt want to lie any longer. I donʼt want to maintain the illusion that my presence in government means that we are meeting these environmental challenges." "France is doing more than a lot of other countries. Do not make me say that it is doing enough. It is not doing enough.

Europe is not doing enough. The world is not doing enough. "I have a bit of influence, but I have no power and no means." ernmentʼs annual target of around 6.5 percent. China faced an "extremely complex environment both at home and abroad," said Mao Shengyong, a spokesperson for the national statistics bureau, noting that growth nonetheless remained strong.

UK reveals fighter jet ʼTempestʼ for post-Brexit era Williamson said the "world-beating" jet can be used unmanned, as a drone, or with pilots. It is scheduled to be operational by 2035. The UK is to invest 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion, €2.3 billion) to 2025 in the stealth warplane, which will involve British companies BAE Systems and Rolls-

Royce as well as Anglo-Italian Leonardo and pan-European MBDA. Aiming to ensure UK leadership in defense Williamson said the program was designed to ensure Britainʼs continued leadership in fighter technology and control of airspace in future conflicts. Last year,France and Germany signed an agreementto develop Europeʼs next-generation fighter jet to replace the aging Rafale and Eurofighter jet by 2040, involving Europeʼs Airbus and Franceʼs Dassault Aviation. Following the 2016 Brexit referendum, Airbus moved to partner with Dassault at the expense of Britainʼs BAE Systems. There are concerns in Britain that its defense industry may be shut out from EU plans for next-generation fighter jets, although, officially, both projects have invited other companies to join.

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Statue of Recep Tayyip Erdogan ʼconfusesʼ Wiesbaden residents A golden effigy of the Turkish president is turning heads in the western German city of Wiesbaden. The sudden appearance of the controversial figure has also left city officials scratching their heads.

A 4-meter (13-foot) tall statue of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been erected in Wiesbaden, much to the surprise and confusion of the residents of the southwestern German city. The larger-than-life effigy installed on Monday in the cityʼs Platz der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Square) depicts Erdogan with a raised right arm, a pose reminiscent of the famous statue of the late former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein that American military forces tore down in 2003 during the Iraq invasion. The

How dangerous are Austriaʼs farright hipsters?

It was the middle of the night when a group of young Austrians used a crane to dress Viennaʼs 65-foot (20meter) statue of Empress Maria Theresa in a niqab. The stunt was accompanied by a poster that read "Islamization? No thanks!" The act was committed by the Austrian branch of the Identitarian movement, branded Europeʼs "hipster right." Identitarians are the new, media-friendly face of far-right nationalism and Europeʼs answer to the USʼs alt-right. But where the alt-right has succeeded online, Austriaʼs Identitarians use the internet to promote their actions on the streets — imitating the tactics of leftist activist groups such as Greenpeace and generating news headlines in the process. But where the alt-right has succeeded online, Austriaʼs Identitarians use the internet to promote their actions on the streets — imitating the tactics of leftist activist groups such as Greenpeace and generating news headlines in the process.

statue has since been covered in expletive-laden graffiti. The statue is an art installation that is part of the Wiesbaden Biennale for Contemporary Art, but was erected without the knowledge of city officials, a Wiesbaden spokesperson told German news agency DPA on Tuesday. This yearʼs art festival is taking place under the motto "bad news." "We have received calls from a string of confused citizens — it is not clear to people that it is part of the Biennale," the spokesperson said of the statue.

Global gun deaths reach 250,000 annually, study finds

About 250,000 gun deaths occur annually worldwide, almost two-thirds of which were homicides, according to a study published Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The results reveal "a major public health problem for humanity," a JAMA editorial accompanying the analysis said. The study tallied gun deaths in 195 different

countries and territories from 1990 to 2016. Researchers counted about 209,000 gun deaths in 1990 compared with 251,000 in 2016, of which 64 percent were homicides, 27 percent were suicides and 9 percent were accidental.

Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela and United States contributed to half of the deaths, according to the study.

UN details possible war crimes in Yemen conflict "[We have] reasonable grounds to believe that the governments of Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are responsible for human rights violations," UN experts said Tuesday in their first report on possible war crimes in the conflict for the Human Rights Council. Saudi Arabia, in a military coalition with the UAE, has been engaged in a bombing campaign against Houthi rebels since 2015. The conflicthas resulted in the worldʼs worst humanitarian crisis.The Human Rights Council asserts that airstrikes by the coalition on civilian infrastructure such as marketplaces and fishing boats raise "serious concerns about the targeting process applied by the coalition."

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Will new train boost trade in Southeast Asia?

Itʼs slow and not as comfortable yet as trains in developed countries, but Cambodians were nonetheless proud when the first train in decades left the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh for border town Poipet last month, effectively connecting the northern part of Cambodia with the south.

This rail line will soon cross the border and connect with Thailand.

Itʼs expected to become popular among travelers and boost trade between Thailand and Cambodia. Read more: Cambodian girls defy gender barriers to excel in technology Sitting in the train to Poipet on a quiet Sunday morning, music teacher Hang Sothanun said that heʼs happy that he can now take the train. "I have to travel all over the country, most of the time by bus or by car.

But the train is really nice. Itʼs relaxing and it offers a very nice view of the countryside," he told DW. During decades of war and poverty, Cambodiaʼs railway lines, which were initially built at the time of the French colonial rule, were severely damaged and neglected. Only two years ago, the first line in the country was reopened, connecting Phnom Penh to the coastal city Sihanoukville.

US loses its shine as investment location for German firms Presenting the results of a poll among its member companies, the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany on Tuesday said German firms had become less confident in doing business in the United States.

It said that over two-fifths of the companies polled stated the US had become less attractive as a business location in the wake of a transAtlantic trade conflictthat looks defused for the moment, but by no means resolved.

While 82 percent of respondents acknowledged that economic relations between the US and Germany were still "strong or very strong," 42 percent of the German firms polled said the US had lost some of its former attractiveness to them.

Only 20 percent of the US firms polled said the same about Germany.

While 82 percent of respondents acknowledged that economic relations between the US and Germany were still "strong or very strong," 42 percent of the German firms polled said the US had lost some of its former attractiveness to them. Only 20 percent of the US firms polled said the same about Germany.

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German e-cars still hampered by lack of charging stations Sales of electric cars in Europe have just crossed the 1 million mark, as more consumers are persuaded to opt for green mobility. Can the infrastructure to support the transition from fuel-powered vehicles keep up?

Manufacturers of fully electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids are delighted; sales of the more climatefriendly cars and vans across Europe have grown 42 percent in the first half of the year. Industry analysts EV Volumes report that a million EVs are now plying the continentʼs roads, and thatGermany is set to overtake Norway — which until now has led the way in the transition to electric cars — in total sales for the year. Until now, earlier adopters of batterypowered cars have found it relatively

Visiting Kenya a year into its plastic bag ban In 2013, student and photographer James Wakibia was so sick of seeing the plastic bags that littered the route between his house and the town of Nakuru, some 150 kilometers northwest of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, he felt he had to take action. "They were everywhere, in the trees, in the puddles and on the road. They were like air, just everywhere," he recalls.

Two years later, he launched a social media campaign with the hashtag #ISupportBanPlasticsKE, calling for an end to single-useplastic bags.

Wakibiaʼs activism attracted widespread attention, including from the government in Nairobi, which put a ban at the top of its to-do list. Plastic carrier bags and their smaller, thinner counterparts used for packaging fruit and vegetables have now been outlawed for a year. Read more: Plastic fantastic: Nigeriaʼs carrier bag fashionistas "Kenya has come a long way and has taken a very bold step," Wakibia said. "Most other governments donʼt dare to take this step because they are very connected to the industry."

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US trade official hopes for breakthrough in NAFTA talks On the eve of the resumption of high-level talks between US and Mexican officials on Friday, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was hopeful that "in the next several days weʼll have a breakthrough" innegotiations.

Speaking during a White House cabinet meeting with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, Lighthizer however also noted that there was still "some difficult issues to work on." At the same time, he indicated that Canada could rejoin the talks soon. "Iʼm hopeful with Mexico. And then I hope once we get one with Mexico, that Canada will come along," he said. Read more: Donald Trumpʼs trade spats with Europe, China and NAFTA ― What you need to know Lighthizerʼs optimism comes about a year after renegotiations began followingTrumpʼs threat to exit the free trade pact with Mexico and Canadabecause it was a "disaster" and an unfair deal to American workers.

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easy to keep their vehicles charged up, as long as they donʼt travel too far. After all, most charging is done at home, while state subsidies have led to public charging stations springing up at shopping malls and city center car parks. Although Germany has enough charging points for the current number of EVs on the roads, many industry analysts question whether governments, the private sector, and even apartment block owners will be able to cope with future demand for charging infrastructure.

Goods and Services Tax – how PM Modi transformed Indiaʼs economy

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), which aims to bring Indiaʼs 1.3 billion-strong population under a single market for the first time since the countryʼs independence from British rule in 1947, came into force in July, 2017, after a lengthy parliamentary process. The ambitious tax regime is a complete reset of one of the worldʼs most complex and multi-layered economic systems. The finance ministry described the GST as an "unprecedented reform in Indian taxation" and a "fitting tribute to the spirit of cooperative federalism." A destinationbased tax, the GST subsumed a gamut of indirect taxes existed in the South Asian country and ironed out a taxation structure that was fragmented and convoluted. But the rickety execution of the tax reform has come under criticism. Prime Minister Narendra Modiʼs government has made hundreds of amendments to the tax system since its introduction in 2017.

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What to expect at the 75th Venice Film Festival While Cannes has decided to stop showing Netflix productions, the Venice International Film Festival is going in the opposite direction, featuring three films from the streaming giant in its race for the Golden Lion: the new works by brothersEthan and Joel Coen (USA),Paul Greengrass(UK) and Alfonso Cuarón (Mexico). The festival, which takes place from August 29 to September 8, will also premiere The Other Side of the Wind, Orson Wellesʼ unfinished final film. Netflix acquired the rights to the material a few years ago and is set to release the completed movie in November 2018. The decision to turn Netflix into a major festival player is bound to be a hot topic of discussion this year. Heavy-weight directors Altogether, 21 films are contending for the Golden Lion this year. The jury is headed by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro; German-Austrian actor Christoph Waltz is also among the jurors.

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Location, location, location! Misplaced Paris urinal ridiculed What was supposed to stop peeing in public has become a joke: A urinal located on the Seine promenade is far from being a quiet retreat.

The French capital wanted to counter peeing in public with ecological urinals — and inadvertently created the summerʼs biggest joke.

Those who relieve themselves in one of the bright-red boxes located near the Notre-Dame cathedral right by the Seine River get to be observed by walkers on the prome-

nade, passing tourist boats on the Seine and people in deckchairs on the opposite shore.

Peeing on show: this sight promptly triggered a wave of ridicule and criticism. The inventors of the openair urinal, from a start-up in Nantes, are saddened by the "hair-raising proportions" the topic has taken on.

They blame decisions taken by the Paris city council: "The problem lies in positioning," says designer Laurent Lebot.

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Events Horizon: what’s happening in Budapest – August 2018

Festivals, cool concerts, cultural events and amazing parties – Budapest is always buzzing. Every month, we bring together all of the important happenings taking place in and around Hungary’s capital, so you can plan ahead.

In August, the Sziget Festival, WAMP Design Fair and fantastic fireworks are all among the many exciting events you shouldn’t miss.

Whether you would like to shake it to the coolest beats, immerse yourself in culture or give in to guilty pleasures, we present a bunch of events for the upcoming weeks. Get out there and enjoy everything that Budapest has to offer! A38 Concerts WAMP Design Fair Rigoletto Liberty Bridge Picnics Jason Derulo Sziget Festival Festival of Folk Arts CityMatiné Saint Stephen’s Day The Budapest Short International Film Festival A38 Concerts WAMP Design Fair Rigoletto Liberty Bridge Picnics Jason Derulo Sziget Festival Festival of Folk Arts CityMatiné Saint Stephen’s Day The Budapest Short International Film Festival

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Man Utd: Jose Mourinho has clubʼs backing despite defeat by Tottenham

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho still has the clubʼs backing despite Mondayʼs 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham. United have lost two of their first three Premier League games for the first time since 1992-93. However, senior figures at Old Trafford are convinced Mourinho can turn the situation around. Mourinho, 55, remained on the pitch to applaud fans after the game at Old Trafford and praised them in TV interviews.

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Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against arch-rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.

Caroline Wozniacki into second round US Open 2018:

Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki beat Australian Sam Stosur 6-3 6-2 to reach the second round of the US Open in New York.

Second seed Wozniacki, 28, broke the 2011 championʼs serve three times in the first set and twice in the second. The Dane will play Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko in round three.

Fifth seed and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova beat Belgian Yanina Wickmayer 6-1 6-4 at Flushing Meadows. The Czech, 28, broke serve twice to take the first set and won five successive games

from 4-1 down in the second. She will face Chinaʼs Yafan Wang next.

Kvitova, who reached the quarterfinals in 2017, said: "Iʼm not really looking too much ahead. I played great tennis here last year and it was amazing for me. "So far this year it has been great too. It is good to be in the second round of another Grand Slam and to be playing good tennis."

Diamond League finals: Dina Asher-Smith goes for 100m title Bastian Schweinsteiger is spending the autumn of his playing career with the Chicago Fire of MLS, but now he he has returned to Munich for his testimonial match. Hereʼs a look back at the former Germany captainʼs career.Bastian Schweinsteiger grew up in the deep south of Bavaria, and first kicked a ball at the age of three. At 14 he was picked up by Bayern Munichʼs youth program and in late 2002 the then-18-year-old signed his first professional contract with the club.

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Britainʼs Dina Asher-Smith will try to crown her season with the 100m Diamond League title in Zurich on Thursday.

Asher-Smith, 22, haswon three European goldsand Commonwealth bronze this year. She will race against the Netherlandsʼ Dafne Schippers, who will also run in the 200m final in Brussels on Friday. Britons Reece Prescod and CJ Ujah face American Christian Coleman in the 100m, while Laura Muir and Laura Weightman are in the 1500m final. The finals in 32 events are being split between

Thursdayʼs meeting in Zurich and Fridayʼs in Brussels. They mark the climax to the Diamond League season, with athletes accruing points at the yearʼs previous 12 meetings in order to qualify for the finals. There is a prize of $50,000 (£39,000) for each final winner. Britainʼs Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake is part of an enticing 200m contest that pits American world leader and defending champion Noah Lyles against Turkeyʼs world champion Ramil Guilyev. Another Briton, Matt Hudson-Smith, is part of the 400m field.