Supporters and sceptics of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are speaking out at news of his release. 

The 52-year-old is a few hours away from pleading guilty to a US espionage charge and will be sentenced to time already served. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that there's been condemnation but also celebration from those closest to him. 

Assange's wife and lawyer, Stella, says it's been a whirlwind of emotions, and she is elated. 

However, Richard Arnold says, some media commentators are still suspicious over allegations of Assange's ties to Russia.

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Supporters and sceptics of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are speaking out at news of his release.  
The 52-year-old is a few hours away from pleading guilty to a US espionage charge and will be sentenced to time already served.  
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that there's been condemnation but also celebration from those closest to him.  
Assange's wife and lawyer, Stella, says it's been a whirlwind of emotions, and she is elated.  
However, Richard Arnold says, some media commentators are still suspicious over allegations of Assange's ties to Russia. 
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the response to Julian Assange's release and guilty plea

Polls are still suggesting a Labour victory ahead of this week's UK general election.

Labour leader Keir Starmer remains the clear contender against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party.

UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking that most polls are predicting a 240 majority for the Labour party.

He thinks that this is underestimating both a shy Tory vote and those who do not wish to give Labour a carte blanche.

Liddle suspects the majority will be smaller than predicted.

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Polls are still suggesting a Labour victory ahead of this week's UK general election. 
Labour leader Keir Starmer remains the clear contender against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party. 
UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking that most polls are predicting a 240 majority for the Labour party. 
He thinks that this is underestimating both a shy Tory vote and those who do not wish to give Labour a carte blanche. 
Liddle suspects the majority will be smaller than predicted. 
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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the polls ahead of the UK general election

It’s been a season full of ups and downs for the Warriors.

After a historic loss to the Titans two weeks ago, they bounced back against the Broncos, taking the win 32-16.

Coach Andrew Webster told Mike Hosking that their season has been very inconsistent. 

He said that their good football is probably better than most, but their worst football is probably worse than most.

Webster said that he’s really proud of their win over the weekend, and they just need to find that consistency in their day to day.

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It’s been a season full of ups and downs for the Warriors. 
After a historic loss to the Titans two weeks ago, they bounced back against the Broncos, taking the win 32-16. 
Coach Andrew Webster told Mike Hosking that their season has been very inconsistent.  
He said that their good football is probably better than most, but their worst football is probably worse than most. 
Webster said that he’s really proud of their win over the weekend, and they just need to find that consistency in their day to day. 
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Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on last weekend's success and their plans to make the playoffs

The federal election interference case against Donald Trump is headed back to the lower courts following a historic Supreme Court ruling. 

The court's ruled 6-3 that former presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts while in office, but not unofficial acts.

Political commentator and National Columnist for the Washington Post Philip Bump told Mike Hosking that the lower courts will determine what counts as official.

Bump says in this case, the lower courts will now rule on whether Trump's pressuring of Vice President Pence to reject electors in certain states was part of his presidential duties.

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The federal election interference case against Donald Trump is headed back to the lower courts following a historic Supreme Court ruling.  
The court's ruled 6-3 that former presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts while in office, but not unofficial acts. 
Political commentator and National Columnist for the Washington Post Philip Bump told Mike Hosking that the lower courts will determine what counts as official. 
Bump says in this case, the lower courts will now rule on whether Trump's pressuring of Vice President Pence to reject electors in certain states was part of his presidential duties. 
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the response to Julian Assange's release and guilty plea

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