News Corp has defended its chief Rupert Murdoch after a secret recording was released of him heavily criticising the police inquiry into alleged phone hacking at his newspapers. Labour Party chairman Tom Watson has called for police to interview him.
An MP has called for police action after Rupert Murdoch was apparently recorded telling journalists he regretted the level of cooperation over phone-hacking and illegal payments.
Labour MP Tom Watson called for police to question Mr Murdoch over the alleged comments, telling Channel 4 News:
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.