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Julian Assange returns home a free man after U.S. plea deal

26 June 2024 at 06:33
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man on Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy in a U.S. court.

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Assange hugged his wife Stella after arriving in Canberra on Wednesday.

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The plane carrying Assange landed Wednesday at a former Royal Australian Air Force base.

Putin threatens to supply Kim with weapons, warns U.S. ally against 'big mistake' of arming Ukraine

South Korea fired warning shots Friday β€” live ones to repel soldiers and a diplomatic volley to counter Vladimir Putin, after his new pact with Kim Jong Un.

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North Korean soldiers work at an undisclosed location near the border, as seen from a South Korean position on Tuesday.

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Satellite images show an apparent wall structure on the border in Kangwon, North Korea on Monday.

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The same section of land captured on Nov. 8, 2023.

Why the West is so alarmed by North Korea and Russia taking their relationship to the next level

A pact between Russia and North Korea could scramble the balance of power in East Asia and make it even more difficult to halt North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.

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The two leaders delivered toasts at a state reception after signing the agreement.

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Putin’s visit to North Korea is likely to strengthen defense ties between the two nuclear-armed countries as Russia pursues its war in Ukraine.

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Kim driving Putin in the garden of the Kumsusan State Guesthouse in Pyongyang on Wednesday.

Kim Jong Un and Putin sign mutual defense pact at North Korea summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new pact Wednesday that includes a pledge of mutual defense if either is attacked.

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Putin, left, and Kim, second from right, meet in Pyongyang on Wednesday.

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Balloons are released at the welcome ceremony for Putin on Wednesday.

Putin praises Kim Jong Un’s support for Ukraine war as he heads to North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to arrive in North Korea on Tuesday as he seeks support from leader Kim Jong Un in his war against Ukraine.

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North Korean soldiers work at an undisclosed location near the border, as seen from a South Korean position in images released Tuesday.
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