News of the World (newspaper)

News of the World was a British tabloid newspaper published from 1843 until 2011. Known for its sensational stories, celebrity gossip, and investigative journalism, it was one of the UK's most widely read newspapers. The paper was owned by News International, a subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. In 2011, it was shut down following a scandal involving illegal phone hacking, where journalists accessed private calls of celebrities, politicians, and crime victims without permission. The closure marked a significant moment in UK media history, highlighting issues around press ethics and privacy.