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All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange26 Jun

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Spy according to some, freedom of speech champion according to others. He has been accused of rape in Sweden, threatened with extradition to the USA and spent seven years confined to Ecuador's embassy. Now he is a free man. Here are all the twists and turns surrounding Julian Assange.

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Stella Assange on her husband: He needs timeTop news26 Jun

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

Julian Assange has landed in his home country of Australia. After 14 years of legal wrangling, the WikiLeaks founder is a free man, since he pleaded guilty to spreading military secrets in an agreement with the USA. Now he needs time to get used to freedom, says his wife.

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Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USATop news25 Jun

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

The espionage-accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be released after admitting to spreading confidential information and reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice. The Australian has landed on American territory where he is expected to plead guilty overnight.

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1Sweden’s starting XI against Bosnia and Herzegovina: Hugo Larsson earns another start2Elvira Öberg Wins Swedish Biathlon Season Opener After Shaky Start3Zelenskyy: Putin’s demands on NATO could include Sweden and Finland4Sweden’s Social Democrats threaten joint budget push if Centre Party backs Moderates5Two Detained After Woman in Her 50s Found Dead in Luleå Home6Sweden Secure Nations League Promotion After Nervy 3-2 Win Over Bosnia-Herzegovina

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  1. SentenceSka vi göra en kräftskiva i augusti?Shall we have a crayfish party in August?
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  3. CultureHöststädning i föreningenHousing co-op autumn clean

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