Julian Assange and wife Stella announce they are expecting third child

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his wife, Stella Assange, have announced they are expecting their third child. The news was shared via social media posts on X, where Julian Assange referred to the news as an “October surprise.”

Stella Assange expressed gratitude to those who supported her husband's return to Australia, stating, “This new life would not have been possible without all those who fought to bring Julian Assange home.” The couple previously had two sons, Gabriel and Max, who were conceived while Assange was living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.

Assange returned to Australia in June 2024 following a plea deal with the United States regarding espionage charges, which ended a long-running legal battle. This announcement marks one of his first recent interactions on social media since returning to the platform after an eight-year hiatus.