The six best wines to buy at Morrisons this summer — for under £13
The Best Crémant de Limoux France (12.5%) £12.25This blend of mostly chardonnay from the Languedoc leans towards the appley end of the spectrum. Crisp and dry, it has a creamy texture.
2023 The Best Chianti Superiore Italy (13%) £9.50A decent chianti, made for Morrisons by Piccini, with plenty of red cherry, an intriguing herbaceous kick and a bright, juicy mouthfeel.
2024 Torres Viña Sol Rosado Spain (11%) £7.50This light rosé has notes of raspberry and an
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8 hours ago
- Reuters
America's Cup 2027 teams to share equal governance under new partnership
Aug 12 (Reuters) - The 2027 America's Cup will see a governance change with participating teams set to share equal authority through the America's Cup Partnership as they look to grow the sport globally, organisers said on Tuesday. ACP will organise and manage the event's on and off-water format and oversee media and commercial rights. Organisers had already agreed to stick with the AC75 foiling monohull vessels for the 38th America's Cup, which will be held in Naples, Italy in the spring and summer of 2027. At least one female crew member will be on board the AC75 as part of inclusivity efforts, while a 75 million euros ($87.10 million) cost cap is set for each team to control spending. "The crew of the AC75s will consist of five sailors, with increased function of the boat powered by battery," organisers said in a statement. "The nationality clause requires that two sailors plus the female sailor must be a national of the country of the competitor but will allow up to two non-nationals to sail on board as well." New York Yacht Club (NYYC) commodore Jay Cross said they are "completely supportive" of the move. The America's Cup, billed as the oldest trophy in international sport, was retained by New Zealand last October in Barcelona when they beat Britain. NYYC are the most successful team with 25 titles. "As the three-time successive winner and Defender of the America's Cup and along with the RNZYS (Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron) as current Trustee, we feel the responsibility to continue to drive the growth of the America's Cup event," Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton said in a statement. "Although the America's Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport and the pinnacle of sailing, its Achilles heel has always been its lack of continuity, so this transformation now gives all teams collective stewardship ... "By negotiating this Protocol and the America's Cup Partnership with the Challenger of Record, it provides certainty for teams, commercial partners, and event venues to invest for multiple editions ..." Britain's Athena Racing team is the Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup. Entries open from August 19. ($1 = 0.8611 euros)
Times
11 hours ago
- Times
How the French have clung on to their August holiday shutdown
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11 hours ago
- BBC News
Morata criticises Galatasaray as loan ends early
Alvaro Morata says he had "no choice" but to give up part of his salary in order to leave Galatasaray, as the club failed to honour certain commitments. The 32-year-old Spain captain joined the Turkish Super Lig club on loan from AC Milan in February, with an option to buy for 10m euros (£8.6m), but his contract was mutually terminated earlier this week. Morata is now on the verge of securing another loan spell, this time with Italian Serie A side Como, who are managed by his former Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas. In a statement, , externalGalatasaray said Milan will pay a termination fee of 5m euros (£4.3m), while Morata "has waived his receivables amounting to 651,562 euros (£562,982)". After thanking Galatasaray fans on Instagram for their "affection, warmth, and support", Morata wrote: "Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about my experience with the club."There were moments when the given word and the respect for fundamental values were not upheld." Morata signed for Milan last summer from Atletico Madrid on a four-year contract but was sent on a year-long loan in February to Galatasaray until January 2026. The ex-Juventus and Real Madrid striker said he also had to forego other contractual rights he had already earned through his work, adding the figure Galatasaray published in their statement was not accurate. "For me, in life and in work, there are principles that should never be broken, such as respect for each person's rights," added Morata. "Failing to recognise and compensate what has been earned is, to me, unacceptable and contrary to the values of fairness and professionalism I believe in."I know these matters are often not spoken about openly, but I believe it is right to give the fans the real explanation of what happened."
