Wednesday's headlines

10 Jul 2013

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch recalled to face inquiry, whaling case wrapping up in The Hague and Indonesia’s most wanted terrorist finally appears on television.

AFL final is favourite for Election Day

Despite senior sources insisting that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has not made a final decision about when to go to the polls, 21 September– the AFL’s preliminary final day – is emerging as the favourite. News.com.au has the full story.

Murdoch returns to inquiry

Rupert Murdoch has been recalled to face fresh questions from British MPs after secret recordings emerged of him criticising the police investigation into the phone hacking scandal. Murdoch was heard telling his staff that it’s common practice to pay police for stories, despite denying such practices in public. ABC News has more.

Man held in Bulgaria refused transfer

Sydney man Jock Palfreeman's request to be transferred to an Australian prison has been denied by Bulgaria’s prosecutor general. Palfreeman was found guilty of murder and attempted murder in late 2009, and was sentenced to 20 years in jail. He has served almost six years. Read more.

Whaling case wrapping up at International Court of Justice

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is currently wrapping up Australia’s case against Japan at the International Court of Justice in The Hague and has demanded that the later produce evidence to support its case for whaling. Japan will respond next week. Seven News has more.

Indonesia’s most wanted shows his face

Santoso, Indonesia’s most wanted terrorist, has shown his face for the first time in a six-minute video posted online. In the video, which appears to be professionally produced, Santoso holds a gun and calls for more martyrs. Read the full story.

Criminal probe following train derailment

Authorities in Canada have opened a criminal investigation following a fiery runaway train derailment that caused upwards of 15 deaths. Dozens more bodies are feared still buried in the wreckage. Investigators have discovered elements that have led to a criminal investigation. Read more.