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Julian Assange’s father visits Moscow

John Shipton, father of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, has arrived in Moscow at the invitation of the BRICS Journalists Association and its co-chair, human...

Why this man is the most important political prisoner alive

Julian Assange tells 46-nation gathering in Europe why Washington must not be let to trample on others’ independence and sovereignty. As the world teeters on...

Assange calls for action against global crackdown on journalism

In his first public appearance since his release from a UK prison, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange addressed European lawmakers, urging them to combat the...

Assange to testify before PACE human rights committee in first appearance since prison release

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will testify before a human rights committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on October 1,...

What the Assange saga says about the state of the American empire

US allies have cravenly capitulated before Washington’s demands for the journalist’s blood, but his ultimate release is a ray of hope. This week prominent journalist...

Watch: Assange returns home

A plane carrying the WikiLeaks co-founder has landed in Australia after he was freed as part of a plea deal with the US. WikiLeaks co-founder...

Julian Assange once told me his secret to surviving impossible odds

One particular personal exchange with the WikiLeaks co-founder during his stay in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London spoke volumes about his mindset. “Never let the...

Why Assange’s plea deal is bad news for investigative journalism

The WikiLeaks co-founder didn’t just have his case dropped – it does not bode well for the future of truth-telling. Julian Assange, the co-founder of...

Assange pleads guilty to espionage

Wednesday’s court hearing in Saipan marked the end of the WikiLeaks founder’s 14-year legal battle for freedom. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded and been...

Australia wants Assange home – Albanese

The government is working with the WikiLeaks co-founder, who is set to enter a plea in a US court, Anthony Albanese has told MPs. The...

Assange released from UK prison – WikiLeaks

The Australian-born activist is expected to strike a plea deal with the US Department of Justice, court documents say. WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has been...

US should erect monument to Assange – RFK Jr.

The WikiLeaks founder should not be prosecuted for exposing government corruption, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said. The US authorities should stop prosecuting WikiLeaks founder...

Assange secures big win in US extradition hearing: How it happened

The High Court in London has ruled that WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has the right to appeal an extradition request by the US. Washington is...

US promises not to execute Assange – reports

Washington has reportedly signed assurances that the death penalty will not be sought for or imposed on the WikiLeaks founder. Washington has allegedly agreed to...

Assange marks five years in British prison

One day before the anniversary, US President Joe Biden said he was “considering” dropping charges against the WikiLeaks founder. As of Thursday, WikiLeaks founder Julian...

What UK High Court’s decision in Julian Assange case means – Explainer

The jailed WikiLeaks founder has been allowed a new, limited bid, to fight his extradition to the US. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange scored a victory...

Still time for UK to ‘do the right thing’ – Stella Assange

The persecution of the her husband has been political from the start, the lawyer has said. The British legal system has been “hijacked” by the...

Assange’s wife issues ‘fair trial’ warning ahead of UK extradition decision

The WikiLeaks founder, who is wanted by Washington, could exhaust his legal options on Tuesday. Two British judges will deliberate on Tuesday whether to grant...

US offered Assange a deal because they fear acquittal – Former CIA officer

On Wednesday, it was reported that the US government is considering offering Wikileaks founder Julian Assange a plea deal, dropping the espionage charges and...

Assange ‘too ill’ to attend last chance UK appeal against US extradition

Washington wants the WikiLeaks publisher on its soil where he could face a prison sentence of up to 175 years. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is...

Albanese backs Assange release calls

The WikiLeaks co-founder is battling extradition to the US, where he faces a possible sentence of 175 years on espionage charges. Australian Prime Minister Anthony...

Washington monitored Australian rallies for ‘anti-US sentiment’ – Guardian

American diplomats also believed local media reporting on Julian Assange was “sensationalist,” the paper claims. The American embassy in Australia monitored rallies in support of...

Assange visitors given green light to sue CIA

A US federal judge has ruled that lawyers and journalists, who claim their phones were illegally searched, can seek damages. A federal judge has ruled...

Assange gets ‘last chance’ US extradition appeal date

The WikiLeaks founder faces a sentence of 175 years on charges of disclosing classified information if handed over by Britain. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s possible...

Update on Tucker Carlson visit with Assange

The Wikileaks publisher faces extradition to the US and a 175-year prison sentence if his final appeal fails. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson visited...

Tucker visits Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison

Tucker Carlson visited imprisoned journalist Julian Assange in Belmarsh Prison today. He was accompanied by Assange's wife Stella. Social media reaction speculated over the purpose...

Assange to become honorary citizen of Rome

Rome will confer the recognition on the jailed WikiLeaks founder, a city councilor has said. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be granted honorary citizenship of...

France rejects Assange asylum request

The jailed WikiLeaks publisher would need to be on French territory first, a court has said. A Paris court on Tuesday rejected a motion to...

US hints at Assange plea deal

The WikiLeaks founder continues to fight extradition to the United States to face espionage charges. Caroline Kennedy, the United States’ ambassador to Australia, has indicated...

US rejects Australian plea to drop Assange case

Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted that the WikiLeaks founder caused “serious harm” to US national security. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed...

CIA contractor spied on Latin American leaders – El Pais

The newspaper claims a security firm that allegedly eavesdropped on Julian Assange is now suspected of targeting an ex-president. A Spanish security firm is being...

Lula calls for ‘mobilization’ to defend Assange

The Brazilian president has voiced concern over the apparently “imminent extradition” of the WikiLeaks co-founder to the US. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva...

Democrats urge Biden to drop Julian Assange charges

The case against Assange poses a “grave and unprecedented threat” to press freedoms, the lawmakers argued. Several Democrats in the House have penned a letter...

Australian MPs call on US Attorney-General to stop Assange extradition

48 Australian politicians signed an open letter to Merrick Garland. This follows a similar letter last week signed by 30 British parliamentarians. The 48 Australian MPs...

Russian MP suggests swapping WSJ reporter for Assange

Evan Gershkovich and the WikiLeaks publisher are both facing espionage charges. If Moscow decides on a prisoner swap involving Evan Gershkovich, it should ask for...

UK officials stop pre-vetted NGO staff from visiting Julian Assange in prison

Reporters Without Borders representatives were turned away for “spurious reasons,” its director has claimed. Two senior members of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have been barred...

Global Carnival – a new worldwide mobilisation for Julian Assange

Calls for the release of Julian Assange to step up this week. The details of the new worldwide initiative for Julian Assange’s freedom are have...

Drinking Mezcal all night long: Pamela Anderson opens up about her relationship with Assange

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange spent almost seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. During that time, many celebrities visited him to show their support....

Panel of international experts demand Biden end persecution of Julian Assange

“We’re all making an appeal for President Biden to desist from the appeal that he’s brought to the British courts so that Julian could...

Watch: Roger Stone explains why Trump didn’t pardon Assange

Independent journalist Kim Iversen interviewed Republican political insider Roger Stone recently. Stone told Iversen he was confident Trump would win the Republican nomination for the...

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