British sailor Samantha Davies on Thursday crossed the finish line of the gruelling, round-the-world Vendee Globe yacht race in 13th position after just over 80 days at sea.Davies finished fourth in 95 days in her first Vendee Globe in 2008-2009 but had been forced to abandon her last two attempts 2012 and 2020.
A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai's international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, extending a post-pandemic tear that exemplifies the city's economic boom.A record performance in the first half of 2024 was followed by a strong finish with 8.2 million travellers in December, the busiest month of the year.
Hope, experience, integrity and engaging with the youth of today were some of the messages the seven candidates bidding to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee delivered to their fellow members on Thursday.Whilst the prince focused on integrity, for ski boss Johan Eliasch the message was one of hope.
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers all harbour ambitions of a deep run the Europa League this season