WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has told reporters he will be leaving the Ecuadorian embassy in central London "soon".
The 43-year-old Australian said his decision to leave was not for reasons "reported by the Murdoch press" but did not elaborate.
Reports suggested he requires hospital treatment for heart and lung problems.
By Juliet Bremner: UK Editor
There is a huge number of media outside, but a police officer has just been out to relay a message that there will be no further events or movement here at the Ecuadorian embassy today.
I suspect this is a big publicity stunt to try and get the British Government to engage in a discussion about his release.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.