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Novak Djokovic With Point To Prove Against Younger Rivals At Australian Open

Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown. Chinks in the armour of the 37-year-old former world number one were exposed last year when he failed to clinch a major title for the first time since 2017, although he did win Olympic gold. The Serb's fallibility was again on show when he was bundled out of the Brisbane International last week in the quarter-finals by American Reilly Opelka.

Travel guide names three 'forbidden' Spanish holiday destinations to avoid in 2025

Three of Spain's most beloved holiday spots have been branded "forbidden" for travel this year by a top travel guide. Fodor's 2025 'No List' has singled out Majorca, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands as destinations to avoid due to over-tourism.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Banned For Two Matches After Red Card

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was banned for two La Liga matches on Tuesday after his red card last week against Valencia. The Brazilian winger shoved goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck after he had been pushed by the Los Che stopper. Spanish champions Real Madrid came from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 on Friday after Vinicius' red card, moving top of the table.

Dani Olmo Situation Could Affect Future Signings: Barcelona's Raphinha

Barcelona winger Raphinha said Tuesday potential future signings might be put off from joining the Catalan giants because of the Dani Olmo registration debacle. Financially-struggling Barca are frantically battling to get the Spanish playmaker licensed for the second half of the season after his registration ran out at the end of 2024 and earlier efforts were rebuffed twice in court. The Catalan club took their case to Spain's top sports court on Tuesday but until there is a verdict or a temporary measure grants them new licences, are set to be without Olmo and striker Pau Victor.

EU DECODED: Will the deal to end fake internships be reached by 2025?

There are more than three million trainees in the EU working on temporary contracts and almost half of them are unpaid. The European Commission proposed a new type of “quality internship” in March 2024 that would offer fair pay, pension protection and equal access for vulnerable groups.

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Novak Djokovic With Point To Prove Against Younger Rivals At Australian Open

Travel guide names three 'forbidden' Spanish holiday destinations to avoid in 2025

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Banned For Two Matches After Red Card

Dani Olmo Situation Could Affect Future Signings: Barcelona's Raphinha

EU DECODED: Will the deal to end fake internships be reached by 2025?

Vinicius handed two-match suspension, cleared to play in Super Cup

WTA roundup: Ons Jabeur jolts Danielle Collins in Adelaide

ATP roundup: An upset in Adelaide, a day for the ages in Auckland