"Global Pressure Mounts for Julian Assange's Release as Final Court Hearing Approaches"

Julian Assange's fight to avoid extradition to the U.S. may be reaching its conclusion as he faces a final court hearing in London next week. The WikiLeaks founder, indicted on 18 charges related to the publication of classified documents, argues that he acted as a journalist to expose U.S. military wrongdoing. His wife warns that his health is deteriorating in prison and fears for his life if extradited. The prolonged legal battle has seen Assange in self-exile, prison, and now facing a critical hearing that could determine his fate.