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The Latest Breaking News from Julian Assange

Now Trump gets to use the Espionage Act

We've seen how ruthless presidents use this deeply flawed law — and Trump already knows it's an effective weapon

Salon

Ross Ulbricht, Jan. 6 Protesters, Or Himself? Here's Who Crypto Bettors Think Trump Will Pardon

Donald Trump is due to reclaim the White House, and with Inauguration Day just around the bend, crypto bettors on Polymarket are busy making bets on who they think will be pardoned on the 47th U.S. President's first 100 days in office.

International Business Times

Google Revealed Australia’s Most-Searched Celebs, How Tos And Words Of 2024 & It’s Very Demure

Aussie women in sport have dominated the trending searches for Australian figures in 2024. That’s what I bloody like to see!

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From Julian Assange to that demure meme, here’s what Australians searched on Google in 2024

While the US election topped our Googling this year, Raygun and the CrowdStrike outage were also high on the trends list

The Guardian - AU

Who was your Person of the Year? It is time to vote!

It was mostly bad. But not all bad. Here are a few figures who did useful and admirable things in 2024.

Crikey

Will Donald Trump use Kash Patel to attack his critics and the First Amendment?

Limitations of US law shield most journalists, but long-term use of the Espionage Act to prosecute leakers provides Trump an alleyway to attack critics. Reporter John Bowden provides analysis about what Patel’s nomination could mean for the First Amendement

The Independent UK

US lawmakers urge Biden to pardon Assange to send ‘clear message’ on media freedom

Exclusive: James McGovern and Thomas Massie warn US president they are ‘deeply concerned’ the WikiLeaks founder’s plea deal sets worrying precedent

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Senator calls suspension motion ‘line in the sand’ moment – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

All eyes on Biden as timeline ticks for Assange pardon

Campaigners for Julian Assange hope the prime minister can help push Joe Biden to formally pardon the Wikileaks founder before the end of his term.

AAP

HMP Belmarsh: The high-security prison where Tommy Robinson is jailed

Supporters of far-right activist say he is being held at one of the UK’s most notorious prisons after he was jailed for contempt of court

The Independent UK

Biden Administration Imposes Visa Bans On Corrupt Ecuadorian Officials

Biden administration imposes visa bans on former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa and his deputy due to corruption allegations.

Top News

Julian Assange: new play about WikiLeaks founder’s life to debut in 2025

Truth, by Australian playwright Patricia Cornelius, will feature multiple actors playing Assange as it probes questions about whistleblowers

The Guardian - AU

Julian Assange's rollercoaster life coming to the stage

A play about the trials and tribulations of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will headline the Malthouse Theatre's 2025 program while ticket prices are slashed.

AAP

Ross Ulbricht Completes 11 Years Imprisonment – Can Donald Trump 'Save' The Silk Road Founder?

Ross Ulbricht has started his 12th year behind bars for his operation of darknet website Silk Road, and 11 years after his imprisonment, the case for clemency remains uncertain, even with Donald Trump's promise to "save" the now 40-year-old tech enthusiast and privacy advocate.

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Radio France Internationale

European rights body finds prosecution of WikiLeaks' Assange 'politically motivated'

The parliamentary arm of the Council of Europe rights body has said the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was "politically motivated" and had a "chilling" effect on the whole media landscape.

The National (Scotland)

Council of Europe recognises Julian Assange held as political prisoner

THE Council of Europe has voted to recognise WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was held as a political prisoner.

Radio France Internationale

WikiLeaks founder Assange tells EU rights body he 'chose freedom over justice'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has told the Council of Europe he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing 'journalism', warning that freedom of expression was now at a 'dark crossroads'.

The Guardian - UK

Julian Assange says he ‘chose freedom over unrealisable justice’

WikiLeaks founder says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ in deal for his release and calls for protection of press freedom

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The Independent UK

Julian Assange makes first public statement since being freed: ‘I pled guilty to journalism’

Julian Assange claimed the CIA plotted to ‘kidnap and assasinate’ him in the Ecuadorian embassy

International Business Times

Assange Says 'Pleaded Guilty To Journalism' To Gain Freedom

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", warning that freedom of expression was now at a "dark crossroads".

International Business Times

'I Pleaded Guilty To Journalism,' Wikileaks' Assange

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday said he was released after years of incarceration only because he had pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", which he described as a pillar of a free society.

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Julian Assange To Address Council Of Europe Committee

Julian Assange set to address Council of Europe on human rights impact of his detention and conviction, following his release from prison.

The Independent UK

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to make first public statement since his release from prison

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will make his first public statements since he was released from prison when he addresses the Council of Europe

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: signs of hope for homebuyers, gambling freebies for politicians, Israel launches raids into Lebanon

The price of homes and rents are showing signs of falling offering hope for many Australians

The Guardian - US

Why is our so-called democratic society suppressing freedom of speech?

Trump stoking bigotry and calling journalists ‘enemies of the people’ is reminiscent of Hitler. It’s hard to imagine – until it isn’t

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