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The Latest Breaking News from News Corp

Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox and News Corp chair, with son Lachlan taking over – as it happened

Media mogul told staff he was leaving after seven decades and ‘take on different roles’

The Guardian - US

How Lachlan Murdoch became the new head of Fox and News Corp

Rupert Murdoch’s passing the crown to Lachlan comes as Fox News faces a difficult balancing act in the run-up to the 2024 election

The Guardian - US

Rupert Murdoch hands control of Fox, News Corp media empire to son Lachlan

Magnate Rupert Murdoch's surprise announcement Thursday that he's stepping down as leader of his two companies leaves his son Lachlan firmly in line of succession at Fox and the rest of the media empire.

France 24

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Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.

Besides Fox News, Murdoch started the Fox broadcast network, the first to successfully challenge the Big Three of ABC, CBS and NBC, with shows like “The Simpsons.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp

Lachlan Murdoch, Murdoch’s eldest son, now seems to be his successor after seven-decade run as controversial media mogul

The Guardian - US

Rupert Murdoch, creator of Fox News, stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp., the companies that he built into forces over the last 50 years

The Independent UK

White House says Republicans ‘playing games with people’s lives’ as shutdown odds increase – as it happened

Failure to advance defense bill spells trouble for separate funding bill as no more votes expected this week

The Guardian - US

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Rupert Murdoch is retiring as chairman of Fox and News Corp. at 92 years old

His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become sole chair of News Corp. and continue as executive chair and CEO of Fox Corp.

Fortune

Rupert Murdoch: Media tycoon stepping down as chairman of News Corp and Fox with son Lachlan taking over

Media mogul Murdoch, 92, says ‘the time is right for me to take on different roles’ in letter to colleagues

Evening Standard

Rupert Murdoch to retire as News Corp and Fox chairman

RUPERT Murdoch has announced he will step down as chairman of News Corp and the Fox Corporation.

The National (Scotland)

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp

Murdoch’s son Lachlan will become sole chairman of News Corp and continue as chairman and CEO of Fox, companies say.

Al Jazeera

Rupert Murdoch steps down from Fox and News Corp with son Lachlan to take over media empire

The world’s most powerful – and divisive – media tycoon hands over ‘The Sun’, ‘The Times’ newspapers and Fox Corporation to his son Lachlan after 70 years of making headlines

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: AFL’s gambling problem, Covid-19 inquiry expected, UK’s green retreat

Sport under fire for promoting bets with an 85% fail rate; Anthony Albanese tipped to announce panel to examine response to pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Labor urged to include news outlets in social media crackdown to curb ‘dangerous’ misinformation

Exclusive: Greens and independents say the exemption in disinformation bill will allow falsehoods to spread

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CODE Bet: News Corp’s sports gambling hub criticised as ‘new low’

Experts say CODE Bet, which assesses wagering markets, could be affected if parliamentary inquiry’s calls are heeded

The Guardian - AU

Chris Kenny cops it from his viewers for sticking by the voice

The columnist has stood out among News Corp colleagues for his stance and fans are not happy. Plus: latest from the factchecking war

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Penrith Panthers grand final triumph could damage Betr after it offered gamblers 100-1 odds on win

News Corp-backed firm offered inducements that attracted record fine and criticism from regulator

The Guardian - AU

News Corp gasses up ‘green’ fossil fuels in a series on future energy – but does it pass the sniff test?

Series sponsored by organisations including coal and gas companies features ‘incorrect’ claims on ‘green gas’ and context missing on carbon capture technology

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Evening Standard

Starmer or Sunak? Rupert Murdoch might just sit this one out

Media Watch: Murdoch’s support was crucial for Blair in 1997 but the media mogul may not yet be convinced over Labour at the next election

The Guardian - AU

Stan Grant accuses the Australian newspaper of acting like a ‘racist hit squad’

Exclusive: prominent Indigenous journalist, who recently left the ABC, says he is being targeted by News Corp paper which ran story about a ‘bullying’ incident

The Independent UK

Succession creator ends years of speculation over Rupert Murdoch inspiring Succession

Fans have long speculated that News Corp owner is the inspiration for Brian Cox’s character, Logan Roy

The Guardian - AU

News Corp goes all-in on Matildas – but tries to waltz away with fans’ cash

Matildas fans hit paywall as part of News Corp subscription drive. Plus: AFR retracts piece after confusion about Bridget MzKenzie

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Matildas fever grips Australia; News Corp profits dive; and Melbourne e-scooters to ‘shout’ at rule breakers

Fans show their appreciation in a wide variety of ways, from tattoos to gingerbread and baby onesies

The Guardian - AU

Fare go: Ben Fordham’s side hustle revealed as Uber sponsorship deal

The 2GB presenter begins new career as an Uber driver, according to tabloid articles that didn’t mention his commercial arrangement. Plus: Kyle Sandilands reprimanded again

The Guardian - AU

PM won’t make journalist’s release a condition of trip – as it happened

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