Julian Assange's hearing at the British High Court for his possible final appeal challenging his U.S. extradition has concluded, and he was absent for the second day in a row.

Assange has been fighting extradition to the U.S. since 2012. He spent seven years in self-exile inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and the past five years in a high-security British prison.

The U.S. is hoping to extradite the WikiLeaks founder and try him for espionage. A court in London says Assange is free to appeal the extradition, the latest twist in years-long legal drama.

Final extradition hearing begins for Julian Assange amid health concerns 02:36. London — Lawyers for Julian Assange on Tuesday launched their final appeal to a U.K. court against plans for the ...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the High Court in London asked the US for more assurances.. US authorities say ...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face a British court Tuesday in what his wife says could "very well be the final hearing for Julian," as he appeals his extradition to the United States to ...

Julian Assange’s legal team returned to London’s High Court on Tuesday to fight for what could become his final attempt at avoiding extradition to the United States, where he is facing life in ...

Protesters holding placards demanding Julian Assange is freed march, during a protest ahead of Julian Assange's extradition appeal on Oct. 23, 2021 in London, England.

A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. The case will now go to Britain's interior minister for a decision.

British and Australian lawmakers have reacted with anger to U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel's decision to approve the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States.. Assange ...

Update: A London court ruled on Monday that Julian Assange could appeal his extradition to the United States, a move that extends his long-running legal battle in the British courts. A British ...