Julian Assange leaving?

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Biden 'considering' request to drop Assange charges

US President Joe Biden has said that he is considering Australia's request to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange.

The country's parliament recently passed a measure - backed by PM Anthony Albanese - calling for the return of Mr Assange to his native Australia.

The US wants to extradite Mr Assange from the UK on criminal charges over the leaking of military records,

Mr Assange denies the charges, saying the leaks were an act of journalism.

When asked on Wednesday whether he had a response to Australia's request, Mr Biden said: "We're considering it."

Mr Assange, 52, is being held in Belmarsh prison and is fighting his extradition in the UK courts.

His lawyers asked the High Court in London in February permission to launch an appeal.

A hearing on a final decision could take place in May.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68784298