The field of world news covers events, issues and trends that are not limited to one country or region. Correspondents specializing in this area may focus on political and diplomatic affairs, war zones or the work of international organizations. Typically, a correspondent is based full-time in another city and files regular stories to his or her news editor in that location. A correspondent focuses on a geographic area and often has strategic sources among local officials, diplomats and members of the military or other governmental agencies who can provide important information.
In July 2011, it was reported that police had discovered evidence that journalists at the News of the World newspaper and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire were hacking into the voicemails of celebrities, politicians and members of the Royal Family. This was followed by the revelation that phones of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler and relatives of deceased British soldiers had also been hacked. This led to a public outcry and resignations by the likes of Rupert Murdoch, his son James and former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks.
In November 2011, it was revealed that Mulcaire had been paid PS104,988 to hack into the voicemail of actress Sienna Miller and sports pundit Andy Gray. This was followed by an investigation by the Metropolitan Police called Operation Elveden that led to the arrest of Clive Goodman, a reporter at the News of the World, and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire.
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