"Assange's Final Appeal: US Extradition Looms"

The U.S. reinforced its portrayal of journalism as espionage and sought to strip Julian Assange of his First Amendment rights during the second day of his High Court hearing in London. The judges reserved their judgment on Assange's fate, considering whether to allow him to appeal the home secretary’s extradition order and various points of law. The U.S. argued that Assange's actions were criminal, while his lawyers contended that his prosecution is political and linked to his publications. The U.S.'s arguments are losing resonance in a world moving on from American rule, with dwindling acceptance of U.S. policy and Assange's work playing a vital role in chipping away at American credibility.