• US provides assurances to prevent Julian Assange appeal against extradition

    Death penalty not to be imposed, but WikiLeaks founder’s wife says he will not be afforded first amendment protectionsThe US has provided assurances to the high court in London in an attempt to prevent a last-ditch appeal by Julian Assange against extradition, but the WikiLeaks founder’s wife has dismissed them as “weasel words”.Last month, two judges deferred a decision on whether Assange, who is trying to avoid being prosecuted in the US on espionage charges relating to the publication of...

  • US tells UK court Assange would not face death penalty

    The United States government has provided assurances requested by the High Court in London which could finally pave the way for WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange to be extradited from the United Kingdom. Last month, the High Court ruled that, without certain US guarantees, Assange, 52, would be allowed to launch a new appeal against being […]

  • UK government delays Brexit border controls again

    It is the fifth time the implementation of the new border controls has been pushed back, prompting ridicule on social media.

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    Julian Assange’s mission was to change the world – but at what cost?

    Analysis by Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Claudia Rebaza, CNN London (CNN) — Julian Assange started his WikiLeaks whistleblowing website on a quest for “radical transparency and truth,” a mission that turned an already polarizing personality into a notorious character and earned him crusaders and critics in equal measure. The long-running battle for his extradition to the United States continued this month, with US

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    Julian Assange’s mission was to change the world – but at what cost?

    Analysis by Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Claudia Rebaza, CNN London (CNN) — Julian Assange started his WikiLeaks whistleblowing website on a quest for “radical transparency and truth,” a mission that turned an already polarizing personality into a notorious character and earned him crusaders and critics in equal measure. The long-running battle for his extradition to the United States continued this month, with US

  • US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn

    UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

  • Iran sanctions: US and UK extend measures against Tehran

    Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel.

  • Why do US celebrities love the UK? Because they don’t live here

    Sarah Jessica Parker is the latest A-lister to lavish our fair isles with praise, from the transport networks to the eggs. I guess it’s easy to overlook problems when you’re a wealthy tourist‘I want to know Jubilee, Piccadilly, Northern, I want to know Edgware Your system here is exquisite.” That is Sarah Jessica Parker raving about the tube. “Goodge” she added, in wonderment, rolling the word around in her mouth like a mint humbug. She is in London, appearing in Plaza Suite at the Savoy...

  • US, UK jets allegedly intercept drones over Syria

    US, UK jets intercepted over Syria (Top headline, 9th story, link) Related stories:FIRST-EVER DIRECT ATTACKIran state media say Israel attack dealt 'heavy blows' to Negev air baseTehran fired approximately 150 missiles TOTAL towards Israel'99%' of drones, missiles 'intercepted'Assault unfolds over hoursOPERATION 'TRUE PROMISE'Unprecedented strikeRadical change from use of proxiesHouthis, Hezbollah Join BlitzCyber attack tells residents to prepare for warJordan air...

  • UK, US and Canada impose more sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

    Coordinated sanctions take aim at drone production.

  • Cathie Wood on losing $14bn, Trump and where the UK has an edge over the US

    Cathie Wood has an answer to those accusations that her investment firm lost billions of her investors’ money investing in tech stocks.

  • Pret founder Julian Metcalfe: 'Customers have been let down by app chaos'

    Julian Metcalfe sold his stake in the sandwich chain in 2018 but says his