Julian Assange Loses Extradition Appeal in the UK

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has lost his latest appeal against extradition to the United States, where he faces charges of espionage and computer hacking. The High Court in London ruled that Assange could be extradited after a lengthy legal battle.

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Assange is wanted by the US authorities for publishing classified documents on the whistleblower website WikiLeaks. The charges against him relate to the release of thousands of diplomatic cables and military files in 2010, which caused a major diplomatic crisis.

Assange has been fighting extradition to the US for many years. He initially fled to Sweden in 2010 to avoid arrest in the UK. However, he was arrested in London in 2019 and has been held in prison ever since while awaiting a decision on his extradition.

The High Court's ruling is a major setback for Assange. He has now exhausted all his legal options in the UK and could now face being sent to the US to stand trial. However, Assange's supporters have vowed to continue fighting for his release and have indicated that they may appeal the High Court's decision.