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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

A photo of Julian Assange and his family was shared on X along with a message from his wife Stella.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

A new play about Julian Assange, Truth is an intelligent, thoughtful and unsettling work

Truth, the new play from writer-director pair Patricia Cornelius and Susie Dee, dives headfirst into the contentious world of Julian Assange. It offers us a nuanced portrait of the WikiLeaks founder who transformed from hacker wunderkind to global lightning rod.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025

Truth review – Julian Assange play is hard going, with flashes of brilliance

Five actors play the WikiLeaks founder – but instead of exploring different, contradictory parts of his character, they form a united chorus of complaint

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024

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 · Nov 26, 2024

New Indonesia Defence Chief Harks Back To Dictator's Rule

When riots broke out in Indonesia's capital in 1998 leading to dictator Suharto's downfall, activists were detained, women raped, and stores owned by ethnic Chinese ransacked in unrest many say was stoked by the army.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

A technical fix to keep kids safe online? Here’s what happened last time Australia tried to make a ‘clean’ internet

For anyone who has been online in Australia longer than a decade or so, the discussion around current proposals to set a minimum age for social media use might trigger a touch of déjà vu.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2024

Former soldier Daniel Khalife ‘gave Iran fabricated waffle’ to ‘get rid’ of them, court hears

Daniel Khalife is alleged to have escaped from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023 by tying himself to the underside of a food delivery truck using bedsheets

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

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 · Oct 9, 2024

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 · Oct 9, 2024