Julian Assange

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Sydney's Harbor Bridge

New South Wales police last week tried to block the march from taking place on the bridge, a city landmark and transport thoroughfare, saying the route could cause safety hazards.

Protesters walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Palestine Action Group's March for Humanity in Sydney, Australia, August 3, 2025.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US Espionage Act charge

 Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange create a human chain outside Houses of Parliament during a protest, in London, Britain October 8, 2022

Assange supporters form human chain outside UK parliament

Former Greek Finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, editor in chief of WikiLeaks Kristinn Hrafnsonn, Assange's Father John Shipton and singer Roger Waters attend a protest against the extradition of Julian Assange outside the Australian High Commission in London, Brit

UK approves US extradition of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange


Julian Assange will 'likely commit suicide' if extradited to US

The 50-year-old WikiLeaks founder is wanted in the United States to face trial on 18 charges, including breaking an espionage law.

 Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange display signs and banners as they protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain, October 28, 2021

UK judge rejects US extradition request for WikiLeaks founder Assange

US prosecutors have indicated they will appeal against the judge's decision

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London

Trump offered to pardon Assange if he provided source for Dem emails

During the 2016 US presidential campaign, Wikileaks published a series of Democratic National Committee emails damaging to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the Westminster Magistrates Court, after he was arrested in London, Britain April 11, 2019

Assange's partner says his life is in danger in London prison

"Julian needs to be released now. For him, for our family, and for the society we all want our children to grow up in."

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain February 5, 2016.

US extradition bid for Julian Assange to go before a British court

"We are talking about collateral murder, evidence of war crimes," she said. "They are a remarkable resource for those of us seeking to hold governments to account for abuses."

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the Westminster Magistrates Court, after he was arrested in London, Britain April 11, 2019

Roger Waters joins Assange supporters in London protest march

A hero to admirers who say he has exposed abuses of power, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is cast by critics as a dangerous enemy of the state who has undermined Western security.

Former Greek Finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, editor in chief of WikiLeaks Kristinn Hrafnsonn, Assange's Father John Shipton and singer Roger Waters attend a protest against the extradition of Julian Assange outside the Australian High Commission in London, Brit

Trump offered to pardon Assange if he denied Russia helped leak Dem emails

Assange appeared by videolink from prison as lawyers discussed the management of his hearing next week to decide whether he should be extradited to the United States.

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Wikileaks' Assange appears in court in Spain spying investigation

A CIA spokeswoman declined to comment.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the Westminster Magistrates Court, after he was arrested in London, Britain April 11, 2019

U.S. Justice Department files request to extradite WikiLeaks' Assange

The request was reportedly made last Thursday, but only became known to the public on Monday.

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Julian Assange's detention 'disproportionate' - U.N. rights group

Assange is being held in the high-security Belmarsh prison "as if he were convicted for a serious criminal offense."

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Julian Assange charged with conspiracy by U.S. officials

"Julian Assange, 47, has today, Thursday 11 April, been arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) at the Embassy of Ecuador," police said.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the Westminster Magistrates Court, after he was arrested in London, Britain April 11, 2019