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Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan had a confrontational exchange with a BBC reporter in Bucharest after a Romanian court ruled they could be extradited to the UK. The brothers, detained on Monday, can only be extradited after their separate trial in Romania on human trafficking charges concludes.
Julian Assange's lawyers have launched a final legal challenge in the U.K. to prevent his extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges, arguing that he faces a risk of a "flagrant denial of justice." Supporters believe the prosecution is politically motivated and that he won't receive a fair trial in the U.S. Assange, who has been fighting extradition for over a decade, faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse. His lawyers are making new arguments to secure an appeal, including claims of a plot to kidnap or kill him. The judges are expected to take several weeks to consider their decision.
Julian Assange's legal team begins their final U.K. challenge to prevent his extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges, with judges set to decide on a new appeal hearing. Supporters fear he could be extradited before appealing to the European Court of Human Rights. Assange, facing 17 espionage charges and one computer misuse charge, argues that the prosecution is politically motivated and that he won't receive a fair trial in the U.S. His health has deteriorated during years of confinement, and his legal battle, which began in 2010, has seen numerous twists and turns.
Julian Assange's legal team is making a final attempt to prevent his extradition to the US at a two-day hearing in the High Court in London. If unsuccessful, he could be handed over within weeks. Assange, wanted by the US for leaking military secrets, has been fighting extradition since 2010. His lawyers argue he should be allowed a full appeal, while supporters claim he exposed wrongdoing. The US contends that his actions put lives at risk.