According to court documents, Assange pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose defense information and in return will be sentenced to 62 months, the same as the time he has already served in a British prison.
If the guilty plea is accepted by the judge, the 52-year-old will be free to return to his native Australia.
US prosecutors had alleged that Assange endangered lives when he helped former US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal diplomatic cables and military documents that WikiLeaks published online in 2010.
The Standard's business and technology reporter Simon Hunt explains why experts are warning about fraudulent QR codes at Euro 2024 and other high-profile events over the summer.
According to QR Code Generator, scammers are likely to target travelling football fans using fake QR codes, claiming they can be used to pay for drinks, food, transport, merchandise or even charity donations.
Simon reveals why big events are such hotbeds for these scams and gives his top tips on how to avoid falling victim to them.
The Chang'e-6 probe landed in China's Inner Mongolian desert on Tuesday, returning a capsule containing recovered rocks.
Scientists hope the sample will shed new light on the moon's geology and history.
The world's biggest music label is suing over AI copyright, a study warns that bottled drinks could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and London's roads have been ranked the most congested in Europe for the third year in a row.
Plus, why a Florida family is suing NASA.
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Next up is a warning about Euro 2024 scam QR codes.
The sound of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange boarding a plane and officially leaving the UK after agreeing to a plea deal with the US.
According to court documents, Assange pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose defense information and in return will be sentenced to 62 months, the same as the time he has already served in a British prison.
If the guilty plea is accepted by the judge, the 52-year-old will be free to return to his native Australia.
Here's Julian's wife Stella's response:
Throughout Julian's years of imprisonment and persecution, an incredible movement was formed.
This is a movement where people from all walks of life, all over the world, stand for the truth and justice that Julian stands for, not just for us and our families, but for the truth and justice that Julian stands for.
WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson said this would not have been possible without the incredible public support Julian has received.
I can truly say that without your support, this momentous and joyful day of Julian's release would never have happened.
US prosecutors had alleged that Assange helped former US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal diplomatic cables and military documents, endangering lives when they were published online by WikiLeaks in 2010.
As we all know, Euro 2024 fever is at its peak, but experts are warning football fans that there is a high risk of QR code scams surrounding the tournament.
QR code generators say scammers are likely to target traveling football fans with fake QR codes that they claim can be used to pay for drinks, food, transport, merchandise or even charity donations.
The interesting thing about QR codes is that, as a technology, they've been around for about 30 years, but it's only during the pandemic that they've become more familiar to many people.
And since then, the use of QR codes has exploded.
And as with any internet-based technology, when something becomes widespread enough, scammers step in and see that they have an opportunity.
That's Simon Hunt, business and technology reporter at The Standard.
He has explained why a major event like the Euros is such a hotbed of fraud.
This is especially prevalent at large events like the Euros, where venues are large and hundreds of people can congregate in the same place.
And it's very difficult for the organizers to regulate that and make sure that there's no fraud or cheating going on.
What often happens is that vandals tamper with the QR stickers on tables, cleverly replacing them with their own stickers.
And unless you are aware of it and have a very keen eye, it is very easy to get scammed in these situations.
Here are Simon's top tips for fans to stay safe.
You'll probably want to pay close attention to two things: First, check the actual code that's printed. Does it look real and official? Is the QR code pasted on top of another QR code? This is usually a big red flag.
Secondly, what is the QR code trying to do?
If you're at an event like a festival or conference and all you need to do is scan a QR code to download a map showing where to go within the conference, that's probably fine.
But if it's something that requires payment, you need to be extra careful and check the domain the QR code is sending to.
It may be worth checking with staff at the venue to ensure that what you think you're paying for is actually what they're selling.
The sounds from the Chinese Space Agency's mission control room as the Chang'e-6 probe safely returns to Earth after completing its historic mission of bringing back the first samples from the far side of the moon.
The robotic probe landed in China's Inner Mongolian desert on Tuesday, containing a return capsule containing the collected rocks.
The China National Space Administration said the probe landed at 6:07 a.m. GMT (2:07 p.m. local time).
Scientists hope the samples will shed new light on the moon's geology and history.
One of the world's largest music labels is suing two artificial intelligence startups for alleged copyright infringement in what could be a landmark case.
Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Records say AI companies Suno and Udio have committed copyright infringement on an “almost unimaginable scale.”
The two major music companies claim that their software steals music and “spits out” similar works, and are seeking $150,000 in damages for each work.
Snow and Udio have yet to publicly respond to the allegations.
The lawsuit announced by the Recording Industry Association of America is part of a wave of lawsuits brought by authors, news organizations and other groups challenging AI companies' right to use their copyrighted material.
Next up, we talk about the potential link between plastic bottles and type 2 diabetes, and why a Florida family is suing NASA.
A study warns it has found direct evidence linking a key chemical component of plastic bottles with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
A study from California State Polytechnic University in the US has found that BPA, a chemical used in the manufacture of food and drink packaging, may reduce sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that regulates sugar metabolism in the body.
The findings, to be presented at the American Diabetes Association's scientific conference in 2024, will call on the US Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider safe limits for exposure to BPA in bottles and food containers.
London's roads have been ranked as the busiest in Europe for the third year in a row.
Drivers in the capital will spend an average of 99 hours stuck in traffic in 2023, up from 97 hours in 2022, according to a report by traffic information provider Inrix.
This puts the city behind New York and Mexico City in the world, but does not include China or India.
And finally, a Florida family is suing NASA after debris believed to be from the International Space Station fell on their home.
In March, an object weighing around 700 grams crashed into the house where the homeowner's son lived, crashing through the ceiling and destroying the floor.
NASA later confirmed the strange object was anything from a metal support to a pallet loaded with more than two tonnes of batteries.
The family is seeking $80,000 in damages from NASA.
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