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Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he ‘saved his life’ after landing in Australia

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he had “saved his life” in his first phone conversation after his chartered plane’s wheels touched down at Canberra’s RAAF base soon after 7:30pm on Wednesday.

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Afghanistan’s cricket miracle – from refugee camps to world cup semi-final, but marred by gender apartheid

Claims that the USA’s victory against Pakistan in the T20 men’s cricket world cup was the most unexpected sporting moment of 2024 might now be considered premature, now that Afghanistan has won through to the semi-final, leaving teams such as Australia in their wake.

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Ne Obliviscaris to play all of Exul and Citadel on upcoming EU and UK tour

Australian prog metallers Ne Obliviscaris will tour Europe and the UK in September and October

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First Thing: Julian Assange walks free

After pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal ending an extraordinary 14-year legal saga, the WikiLeaks founder has arrived home in Australia. Plus: Suing big oil for heatwave deaths

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Julian Assange representatives speak to press as WikiLeaks founder returns to Australia

Watch as representatives of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange held a press conference on Wednesday (26 June) upon his return to Australia following a plea deal with the US government.

The Independent UK

WATCH: Rashid Khan's special message as Afghanistan set to play their first-ever World Cup semifinal

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan on Wednesday took to social media to address his supporters before the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal match against South Africa. The game, which will be held on Thursday at Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago, presents a significant opportunity for Afghanistan…

The Times of India

Assange’s return to Australia a ‘huge win for free speech’, says lawyer

The family and lawyer of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange held a press conference on Wednesday after his return to his home country of Australia following a plea deal with the US government. Assange's lawyer Jennifer Robinson described his release as a "huge win for free speech".

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WikiLeaks Founder Assange Returns Home A Free Man

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned home to Australia to start life as a free man Wednesday after admitting he revealed US defense secrets in a deal that unlocked the door to his London prison cell.

International Business Times

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia after US legal battle ends

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to his homeland Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets

The Independent UK

Julian Assange’s wife overcome with emotion as he returns to Australia a free man after US plea deal

Stella Assange was speaking after her husband landed in the Australian capital of Canberra following a six-hour flight from the island of Saipan, where he pleaded guilty to one charge at a US court under a plea deal which sets him free

The Independent UK

Watch as Julian Assange lands in Australia after walking free in US plea deal

Watch as Julian Assange lands in Australia after walking free on Wednesday 26 June from a court on the US Pacific island territory of Saipan after pleading guilty to violating US espionage law, in a deal that allowed him to head straight home.

The Independent UK

Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom

After more than a decade in some form of custody overseas, WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is back in Australia and will take time to adjust to his new freedom.

AAP

Four climate protesters fined in court for blocking coal train line

Police were called to three protests in 12 hours.

Newcastle Herald

‘He needs time’: wife pleads for privacy as Julian Assange reunited with family after landing in Australia

Supporters and family members, including his father, John Shipton, and wife, Stella Assange, gathered in Canberra to welcome him

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Relentless lobbying and a garden party ambush: how Australia pushed for Julian Assange’s freedom

WikiLeaks founder’s release was culmination of years of behind-the-scenes diplomatic lobbying, which got a big boost when Albanese took office

AAP

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.

The Guardian - AU

Julian Assange walks free after pleading guilty to US espionage charge in Saipan court

US plea deal allows WikiLeaks founder to return to Australia after an extraordinary legal fight spanning more than a decade

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Julian Assange on his way to Australia; inflation rises; and financial therapists on money and feelings

Anthony Albanese says he believes Australians ‘overwhelmingly’ wanted to see the WikiLeaks founder freed

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Feminists can’t agree whether porn is harmful or liberating – and in this vacuum, image-based abuse continues

This year, Australian news outlets have covered several highly concerning incidents of AI-generated deepfake porn being used to target women and girls.

AAP

Tourism bouncing back with record visitor spending

International visitors are spending the most since 2019 as the tourism industry inches closer to recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Times of India

'Rohit Sharma is the only person who deserves to win this World Cup': Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has singled out India captain Rohit Sharma as the most deserving individual to win the World Cup at the moment, following Rohit’s explosive 92 off 41 balls against Australia in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match.

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Nuclear energy creates the most dangerous form of radioactive waste. Where does Peter Dutton plan to put it?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s pledge to build seven nuclear energy plants, if elected, has triggered heated political debate – mostly about the costs and timetable of the plan. But the concept of nuclear energy in Australia must overcome an arguably even bigger hurdle: how to dispose of high-level nuclear waste.

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These 15 Australian Cities Have The Rudest Kents To Customers & Just Fkn Guess Which City Is #1

The cities in Australia with the worst customers have been ranked, and the most common bad customer behaviours exposed.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup Semifinals: Everything you need to know about India vs England and South Africa vs Afghanistan

India, Afghanistan, South Africa and England — the four survivors of the 'Super 8s' have finally been spotted. This has been a rare, collector’s edition of a T20 World Cup where the ball, for once, has mostly dominated the bat. We have also witnessed a clutch of humdingers, and it’s…

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Why Has MasterChef Australia Ditched Immunity Pins For 2024? An Insider Just Revealed Why

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