The London High Court is set to rule on Julian Assange's potential appeal against extradition to the US.

Assange faces 17 espionage charges and one computer misuse charge, all relating to WikiLeaks publications.

His defense team plans to turn to the European Court of Human Rights should the High Court deny the appeal.

Assange has been detained in a UK high-security prison for five years, with significant concerns raised about his health.

He risks a sentence of 175 years in prison if extradited and convicted in the United States.

Stella Assange, Julian's partner, has publicly highlighted his worsening health amidst the ongoing legal proceedings.

The International Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg represents Assange's final legal recourse if the High Court's decision is unfavorable.