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Julian Assange considers guilty plea to end 14-year saga

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2 years ago

March 21, 2024

Ahron Young

In a major development in the long-standing legal drama surrounding Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, reports suggest that the U.S. Justice Department is mulling over the possibility of allowing Assange to plead guilty to a reduced charge.

This potential move opens up the prospect of a deal that could lead to Assange’s eventual release from a British jail, where he has been held since his arrest.

Assange, a polarizing figure known for his role in publishing confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables around 2010, has been locked in a protracted legal battle with the British government to avoid extradition to the United States.

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The extradition request came after U.S. prosecutors charged him in 2019.

Since then, Assange has been detained in a London prison, awaiting the outcome of his legal proceedings.

The recent revelation about the Justice Department’s consideration of a guilty plea marks a potential turning point in Assange’s case.

While details of any potential plea deal remain undisclosed, the possibility of Assange admitting to a lesser offense could signal a shift in the direction of his legal saga.

For Assange, the stakes are high as he awaits a crucial decision by the U.K. court regarding his extradition appeal.

The outcome of this appeal will likely have far-reaching implications for his future and the broader issues surrounding press freedom, government transparency, and the limits of national security concerns.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.