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The Guardian - AU

The Murdoch story is the endless pursuit of control, power and profit – Rupert’s resignation is unlikely to change that

Despite being deeply ensconced in global media, business and political circles, Rupert Murdoch likes to portray himself as an outsider ‘sticking it’ to the elites

The Guardian - AU

Tony Abbott is ideal for Fox board, whose core product is grievance and division

A board member who challenged the Murdochs over Fox News’ support for Trump’s election lies is being replaced with Tony Abbott.

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Hot mic Pezzullo

Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo is reported to have sent hundreds of encrypted messages to Liberal powerbroker Scott Briggs in which he denigrated his enemies and tried to protect his allies, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will spend $41 million on six TAFE centres of excellence and higher apprenticeships.

Crikey

Morning Mail: Wallabies mauled in Rugby World Cup, youth crime abuse link revealed, asteroid sample returns

Australia has suffered a heavy defeat to Wales to end its Rugby World Cup campaign in the first round

The Guardian - AU

Job for Australian ex-PM fuels fears over direction of Murdoch media empire under son Lachlan

Dismay as mogul’s successor nominates Tony Abbott, a climate change sceptic, to board of Fox Corporation

The Guardian - UK

Why Is Rupert Murdoch The ‘Most Dangerous Man In The World’ And Why Does His Retirement Matter?

Rupert Murdoch has announced he is stepping down from his head roles at Fox and News Corp, but why does it matter so much to everyone?

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‘Rupert Murdoch is a symptom’: Fox’s future politics look the same as past

Little will change at Fox News under new leadership, analysts say, as Republicans can rely on yet more outrage and division

The Guardian - US

Rupert Murdoch is hardly the only leader who has recently raised an awkward question

How old is too old to lead? It’s an awkward question to ask when CEOs and founders identify so closely with their jobs. But as people live longer lives, we need to find the words to have this conversation.

Fortune

Coming soon to Fox? Tony Abbott, the Australian former PM who said climate crisis was ‘absolute crap’

Rupert Murdoch hailed him as a ‘conviction politician’ but in Australia he is well known for accusations of misogyny and climate scepticism

The Guardian - AU

Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire

For Lachlan Murdoch, this has been a long time coming — assuming, that is, his moment has actually arrived

The Independent UK

A Day After Rupert Murdoch’s Exit, Guess Who Just Got Nominated To Fox’s Board Of Directors

Just one day after Rupert Murdoch stepped down as the chairman of Fox , Tony Abbott has been recommended to join the board of directors.

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Tony Abbott nominated to Fox Corp board of directors

Tony Abbott has been nominated to sit on Fox Corporation's board of directors, a day after media mogul Rupert Murdoch's retirement plans were unveiled.

AAP

The Guardian view on the Murdoch handover: Lachlan inherits a dark legacy

Editorial: Through his businesses, Rupert Murdoch pushed a world view with the pursuit of money at its heart

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Salon

Will Rupert's retirement break Fox News?

"Succession" was inspired by the Murdochs, but in real life, the drama is far from over

The Independent UK

Hero or villain? Rupert Murdoch’s exit stirs strong feelings in Britain, where he upended the media

Rupert Murdoch stirs mixed feelings in Britain, where he transformed the media over half a century

The Guardian - AU

Coming up for heir: News Corp in uncharted waters with Lachlan Murdoch at the helm

Murdoch Jr does not have the same love for print as father Rupert but newspapers’ influence remains a drawcard for the new boss

The Guardian - AU

Rupert Murdoch retires from News Corp with the media world he ruled ebbing away

Digital and social media altered the way power worked – the advent of artificial intelligence may herald yet another era

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Evening Standard

Lachlan Murdoch: how Rupert Murdoch’s 'laid back' eldest son went from exile to successor

Known as the ‘Kendall Roy’ of the Murdoch family, Lachlan Murdoch has become Rupert Murdoch’s definite successor. But how did he get here?

The Guardian - UK

‘Hail Rupe!’: how the Murdoch press reported on his reduced role

While one Times headline read like an obituary, the Sun focused on a new job rather than an ending

The Independent UK

CNN host gives scathing obituary of Rupert Murdoch’s career and the ‘mess left behind’

Abby Phillip slammed Mr Murdoch’s legacy at Fox News, accusing him of enabling the creation of ‘outrage porn’ and ‘partisan red meat’

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Zelenskiy secures $325m in new US aid on whirlwind Washington visit

Ukraine president delivers upbeat message on war progress. Plus, how Murdoch drove the UK, US and Australia to the right

The Independent UK

Who’s who in Rupert Murdoch’s family as he hands over Fox empire to son Lachlan

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as chairman of Fox News and News Corp, naming his son Lachlan Murdoch as his successor

The Guardian - AU

News Corp newspapers full of praise for Rupert Murdoch as he takes up ‘new role’

Murdoch-owned titles in US, UK and Australia stopped short of saying retirement, but left readers in no doubt about their boss’s immense talent

Newslaundry

From India to Chinese wall: A look at the long shadow of Murdoch’s media empire

“Some fathers throw their sons the car keys. Others can offer larger toys,” noted Neil Chenoweth, in The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Media Wizard, a book detailing Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.

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