Assange saga
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Europe
Assange can appeal against US extradition on espionage charges, UK court rules
London’s High Court ruled that assurances it sought from the US were insufficient and that it would allow the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal against his extradition on espionage charges.
- by Rob Harris
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Police have given up on fat bikes
In Gwandalan, we have a plethora of unlicensed underage riders, often without helmets, riding noisy, unregistered two-wheeled machines, who even ride at speed on one wheel through the shopping area.
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UK
Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances
Assange’s wife Stella, whom he married while in prison in London, said the guarantees did not satisfy their concerns, describing them as “blatant weasel words”.
- by Michael Holden and Kanishka Singh
Biden reveals he’s considering Australia’s request to drop Assange prosecution
“Enough is enough,” Anthony Albanese said on ABC TV in reply as members of WikiLeaks founder’s family also spoke in support of Assange being freed.
- by Matthew Knott
Julian Assange’s legal drama continues after UK judges defer ruling on extradition appeal
Two High Court judges said on Tuesday that they would grant the Australian-born Assange a new appeal unless Washington authorities gave further assurances about what will happen to him.
- by Rob Harris
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Assange supporters welcome possible plea deal with US
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, one of Assange’s biggest champions in federal parliament, says many Australians would be heartened by reports that the US is considering a plea deal.
- by Matthew Knott
Assange ‘indiscriminately’ named sources and encouraged hacking, US lawyers tell court
After two days of legal arguments, judges will consider whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder permission to appeal against his removal from the UK.
- by Rob Harris
LETTERS
Letters
On defence preparation, Australia should look to Switzerland
The federal government’s latest naval defence strategy has provoked comment from readers.
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Assange ‘too ill’ to appear at final extradition hearing, court told
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is too unwell to appear at a two-day hearing to fight his extradition to the US, a court has heard.
- by Rob Harris
No plea deal seen as Julian Assange faces what could be his final extradition hearing
England’s High Court has scheduled two days of arguments over whether Assange, who has spent years in self-exile and detention, can ask an appeals court to block his transfer.
- by Rob Harris
Letters
Letters
Asylum seekers arrival by boat stirs refugee ‘hysteria’
Readers write that the reaction to the arrival of about 40 men by boat in remote Western Australia revives refugee prejudice.