The Latest Breaking News from Julian Assange

Julian Assange appeals in ‘most important press freedom case in the world’

A court will decide if Julian Assange may appeal extradition to the US, where relatives say he could die in jail.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2024

WikiLeaks founder Assange starts final legal battle to avoid extradition to U.S.

Julian Assange's lawyers will begin their final U.K. legal challenge on Tuesday to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Mass vigils as Assange faces final extradition test

Julian Assange's supporters are gathering in Melbourne, hours before a hearing that could determine if he will be extradited to the US on espionage charges.

AAP · Feb 20, 2024

Assange Fights US Extradition In Last-Ditch Battle

Julian Assange's fight against extradition to the U.S. raises concerns about press freedom and whistleblowers' protection.

Top News · Feb 20, 2024

The Guardian view on Julian Assange: why he should not be extradited

Editorial: Sending him to be tried in the United States would be an unacceptable act against the WikiLeaks founder – and against journalism

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

Julian Assange’s moment of truth has arrived – and the stakes are high

If his appeal fails this week, the WikiLeaks founder could soon be on a plane towards a potential jail term of 175 years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

Anthony Albanese says Alexei Navalny’s treatment ‘unforgivable’ and Putin responsible for his death

Peter Dutton says Russian president a ‘murderous dictator’ while foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says Navalny an inspiring figure

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2024

Julian Assange to find out next week if he can appeal against extradition to US

London judges to decide whether WikiLeaks founder, who could face life in prison in US, has reached end of road in British courts

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024

Afternoon Update: Swiftmania hits Melbourne; 78-year-old robotax victim ‘distressed’; and New York sues ‘addictive’ social platforms

ATO faces scrutiny for pressuring people to repay old debts in a campaign drawing parallels with Centrelink’s robodebt scandal

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2024

Assange 'Will Die' If UK Appeal Fails And Sent To US: Wife

The wife of Julian Assange said Thursday the WikiLeaks founder would die if extradited to the United States, ahead of his latest appeal against the UK ruling.

International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024