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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Sky Bet BOOST odds to 2/1 on defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar to win brutal stage 10 as cyclists take on 4,500m climb
Three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar leads the general rankings through the first nine stages of the 2025 tour. But stage 10 promises to be a turning point in the competition with the year's first major day of climbing. As things stand, the Slovenian has barely a minute's advantage over Remco Evenepoel after topping the last three stages. Pogacar's prowess makes him a contender for cycling's most famous race in most years and ahead of the gruelling day of action through the highlands of south-central France, Sky Bet are offering an enticing Price Boost involving the 26-year-old. Odds on Pogacar to win Stage 10 have been boosted from 9/5 to 2/1 ahead of the action, which gets underway on Monday afternoon. Irish cyclists Ben Healy and Frenchman Romain Gregoire are the second and third favourites for the stage that demands participants to complete 4,450m of elevation and eight categorised climbs over the 165km stage. Pogacar is also the outright favourite with Sky Bet to win the Tour de France, with odds of 1/9. His arch rival the winner of the Tour in 2022 and 2023, Jonas Vingegaard, is the second favourite, priced at 9/2. Evenepoel is a distant third favourite with odds of 28/1. Sky Bet Price Boost Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar to Win Stage 10 of TDF 2025 WAS 9/5 NOW 2/1 Sky Bet odds Outright Winner Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar 1/9 Jonas Vingegaard 9/2 Remco Evenepoel 28/1 Matteo Jorgenson 66/1 Felix Gall 200/1
ABC News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Posting sorcery killings online to be made crime in PNG
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says witnesses to so-called sorcery killings will soon be prosecuted alongside perpetrators, as well as those who post images of the crimes on social media. The pledge to implement tougher penalties follows the murder of a woman in Hela province in the country's highlands last week. The 45 year old woman was tortured and shot after being accused of using witchcraft to kill her husband and a video of her killing was posted online. In a statement Mr Marape welcomed the arrest of eight men but said recurring incidents of sorcery accusation-related violence are a source of national shame and must end.
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Top Blanco Tequilas, According To The Beverage Testing Institute
Blanco Tequila Shots with Lime and Salt Eleven Blanco Tequilas were awarded Gold Medals at the 2025 Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) Tequila Judging. G4 Blanco Tequila was the top-rated Blanco Tequila. Below is a brief background on each of the gold medalists and the official tasting notes on BevTest's Top Blanco Tequilas. Score: 94 - Gold Medal–Exceptional G4 Blanco Tequila is crafted by the Camarena family at El Pandillo distillery. It's fruity and complex, reflecting the terroir of the Jalisco Highlands. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of marinated dates, yams, and white pepper on coconut, followed by flavors of banana toffee, vanilla sugar, and pipe tobacco. This is a terroir-centered Blanco with mouthwatering minerally driven balance, notes of white pepper and exotic citrus.' Score: 92 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Agavales balances mineral tones with citrus freshness. Ideal in margaritas or as a sipping tequila with a slice of lime. The Tequila is crafted at Destiladora del Valle de Tequila (Casa Maestri) using a mix of highland and lowland agave. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of lemongrass, limestone, and spring rain. The palate features black pepper, ruby red grapefruit, and caramelized honey. Impeccably balanced and wildly nuanced, this Blanco boasts generous agave character and refreshing, citrusy minerality - perfect for sipping while juicing limes for your Margarita.' Score: 92 - Gold Medal–Exceptional El Reformador blends notes of spice and cocoa. Produced in Los Altos, it's a bold, robust, and flavorful Tequila, ideal for intense citrus cocktails. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of caramelizing sugar, mole, and golden marshmallow along with flavors of cocoa powder, roasted poblano, and cracked pepper. Warm spicy mole notes and roasted cocoa flavors combine with lemongrass and cracked pepper in an off-the-beaten-path way that will elevate a citrus-driven cocktail.' Score: 92 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Solo Agave is known for a clean, herbaceous profile. Crafted for mixology, its spicy edge makes it ideal in citrus-forward cocktails. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of sweet agave, pineapple, and lime, followed by flavors of pepper, soil, and cumin. This tequila is herbal forward and presents a lot of black pepper, making it an excellent choice for lively margaritas.' A field of Agave tequilana in Jalisco, Mexico. In the background is the famous Tequila Volcano. Score: 92 - Gold Medal–Exceptional This Tequila is produced in Guanajuato, in the southern highlands, and highlights the region's mineral-rich soil. Crisp, citrusy, and herbal, it's a classic blanco for sipping or mixing. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of agave, limestone, and lemon thyme along with flavors of sea salt, dried pineapple, and white pepper. Stony and bright classic Blanco with generous herb and citrus' Score: 92 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Alto Paso offers a vegetal, herbaceous, and spiced bouquet, making it a perfect base for long cocktails or creative Palomas. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of acacia, white pepper, and shiso tea along with flavors of lemon verbena, poblano, and ginger. Warm notes of poblano, corn on the cob, and ginger with generous agave notes make it hard not to sip this on its own while preparing your ginger beer, mineral water, or grapefruit soda to let this shine in a long drink.' Score: 91 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Corralejo Silver is silky and tropical with herbal overtones. It's a smooth and approachable blanco that performs beautifully in Palomas and shots. It's produced in Guanajuato, east of Jalisco. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of herb, roasted pineapple, grilled peppers, and scallions, followed by flavors of powdered sugar on mangoes, dates, and coconut. A silky soft Blanco for sipping shots, and Palomas.' Score: 91 - Gold Medal–Exceptional This high-proof G4 expression offers bold agave and spice at cask strength. Ideal for Tequila enthusiasts who enjoy intensity and purity. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of agave, orange peel, and pickling spices with additional flavors of peppermint, coconut, and tobacco leaf. A bold, pepper-forward tequila balanced with red and tropical fruits that make this very enjoyable to sip on its own.' Score: 91 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Part of Cuervo's premium line, Tradicional Blanco strikes a balance between minerality and sweetness, with a core of roasted agave flavors. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of roasted nuts, peppers, and coconuts with flavors of coconut water, oil, and honeyed figs. Elegant minerally notes complemented by a touch of sweetness while still unmistakably retaining its earthy agave character.' Homemade Spicy Margarita with Limes and Jalapenos Score: 91 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Ocho Plata is a single-estate tequila renowned for showcasing the terroir expression of select regions in the Jalisco Highlands. It's elegant, floral, and spice-laced with stunning balance. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of Castelvetrano olive, white flowers, and fresh-picked herbs, followed by flavors of Ceylon cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and walnut. Floral and elegant blanco with notes of fresh bright spice and white flowers enhancing lemony-grassy agave flavors all with mouthwatering acidity.' Score: 90 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Resting in Napa Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, this pink-hued Blanco Tequila offers floral spice and red fruit notes over a traditional agave core. Unique in both color and flavor. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of agave, barbecue rub, and hard white cheese along with flavors of agave, cinnamon, and raspberry. This Reposado showcases a delicate balance of agave, spices, and a hint of red fruit that would stand out in a sipping application or stirred cocktails.' Score: 90 - Gold Medal–Exceptional Espero Blanco offers a savory, vegetal, and herbaceous character with a distinct mineral backbone. It's structured and dry, ideal for margaritas or neat pours. The BevTest Judging Panel described the Tequila as featuring 'aromas of agave, cooked poblano, and olives followed by flavors of white pepper, agave, and chalky. A rock-solid Blanco with fruity agave and almond notes that finish with hints of vanilla and white pepper; try it in a margarita or as a shot.' These eleven Tequilas are outstanding. They showcase a classic Blanco herbaceous and vegetal character, accompanied by a range of additional flavors that highlight the contributions of different terroirs and production techniques. All of these Tequilas will work well as a cocktail base and also make excellent sipping Blancos. They are all worth trying, and adding the ones you like to your bar.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
In pictures: June snow dusts Scotland's highest mountain tops
Snow has dusted the tops of some of Scotland's highest hills and summer started on Sunday, but cold air from the north has brought some chilly Scotland weather presenter Judith Ralston said: "Snow on the hills of Scotland is not unusual in early June."The colder air has come down from Iceland and, with the strength of wind, it reached Scotland before getting much time to warm up." The cool conditions are expected to continue for the next few days, but the forecast is for the high winds to ease and fewer showers from of Scotland's mountains, including the Cairngorms, had snowfall around this time last 2010, more than 100 skiers took advantage of ski tows being open at the Cairngorm Mountain resort near Aviemore for the first time in at this time of year people were able to ski in the Cairngorms, however, they had to trek to where the snow temporary rope tows were provided over two Mountain, along with Scotland's other mountain ski centres, had benefited from lengthy periods of freezing conditions over the winter.
