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Novak Djokovic leaves Australia after losing court appeal

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4 years ago

January 17, 2022

The Federal Court hearing Novak Djokovic’s case has upheld the government’s decision to deport the tennis ace

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An Emirates flight carrying Djokovic departed Melbourne Airport just before 11pm AEDT, bound for Dubai.

Chief Justice James Allsop made it clear the decision was not being made by the Australian government, but by the courts.

“These grounds focused on whether the decision was irrational or legally unreasonable,” Justice Allsop said.

It means the tennis star will be deported before he was due to play at the Australian Open opening round on Monday night.

Novak Djokovic is challenging the Australian government’s decision to cancel his visa on public health grounds.

He must now pay costs of his expensive legal bid to remain in Australia.

The tennis star has not been vaccinated against Covid-19, which is a requirement for foreigners entering the country.

Lawyers from both sides have now made their cases to judges at the Federal Court of Australia.

The emergency hearing has adjourned so the judges can consider the arguments, with a verdict expected within hours.

Djokovic faces deportation and a three-year ban on obtaining a new visa if he loses the appeal. But if he is successful, he will be free to defend his Australian Open title on Monday night.

Australia’s Immigration Minister Alex Hawke cancelled Djokovic’s visa on Friday, saying his presence in the country risked fanning anti-vaccine sentiment. The Serbian player’s lawyers argue that deporting him would stoke anti-vaccine views and protests

It follows a turbulent 10-days in which Djokovic has been detained by immigration authorities, released and then detained again

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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14 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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15 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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15 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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