Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has left Bangkok on a plane headed to a US court for a plea deal that will result in his freedom. The chartered flight from London made a stop in Bangkok before continuing on to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, where Assange will appear in court on Wednesday.
Learn more about Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, who has spent years fighting legal battles over leaked documents.
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for military service, a decision that could have political consequences for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, protesters in Kenya have stormed parliament in opposition to a new finance bill.
As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for debates, past memorable debate moments serve as reminders of the importance of words and body language. In other news, more than 500 people have been charged under gun safety laws signed by Biden.
Closing arguments have begun in the trial of Karen Read, where jurors must decide whether she is a murderer or a victim of police corruption. The NTSB is holding a hearing on the causes of a fiery train wreck in Ohio, while a UN-backed contingent of foreign police has arrived in Haiti.
The Midwest faces the possibility of more rain and flooding after heavy storms have already claimed lives and caused evacuations. Stay updated with the latest news from The Associated Press.
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