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On January 4th, President Trump, Vice President Pence, and President-elect Biden campaigned in Georgia ahead of the Senate runoff elections. Republican incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Leffler are in tight races against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. Democrats need both seats to gain Senate control. Separately, a UK judge denied the US request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, citing concerns over his mental health due to potential isolation in US prisons. The US plans to appeal the decision.

What significant political event is taking place in Georgia?

Who are the Democratic challengers in the Senate runoff?

What was the outcome of the UK judge's decision regarding Julian Assange?

What charges were brought against Julian Assange by the US?

What concerns did the judge express regarding Assange's mental health?