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Will Rupert's retirement break Fox News?

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

Salon

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

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?

Evening Standard

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What fate awaits Rupert Murdoch favourites in the new Lachlan era?

Rebekah Brooks and Robert Thomson may lose out alongside old-school media in push for new-media growth

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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

The fall of Rupert Murdoch: Insiders say they never thought he would step aside

The shock announcement has raised questions over what made the media baron decide now is the time to hand over to son Lachlan

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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Newslaundry

Afternoon Update: Australia reacts to Murdoch transition; Dark Mofo on hold for 2024; and another ex-employee sues Lizzo

Rupert Murdoch, 92, steps down from leading his media empire, with his son, Lachlan, set to take over

The Guardian - AU

Rupert, even in retirement, takes the low road

Rupert Murdoch’s departure from the head of his empire was very much in keeping with the rest of his time at the top.

Crikey

Why is Rupert Murdoch stepping aside now and what does it mean for the company?

At age 92, media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp but will stay on in the role of chairman emeritus, presumably to help guide his eldest son Lachlan as the new head of the firm.

The Conversation

Murdoch vs Buffett: Who’s the bigger billionaire?

Inspired by Rupert Murdoch’s shock resignation, we put the media mogul up against fellow nonagenarian Warren Buffett for a battle of the billionaire businessmen.

Crikey

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Murdoch vs Buffett: Who’s the better billionaire?

Inspired by Rupert Murdoch’s shock resignation, we put the media mogul up against fellow nonagenarian Warren Buffett for a battle of the billionaire businessmen.

The Guardian - AU

What does Lachlan Murdoch’s elevation mean for News Corp in Australia?

The future of the Australian newspaper, which Rupert Murdoch launched in 1964, is less assured with Lachlan favouring Sky News Australia and Foxtel

The Guardian - AU

Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says Rupert Murdoch’s ‘anger-tainment’ damaged the democratic world

Longstanding Murdoch critic says mogul leaves ‘hell of a legacy’, as minister suggests he will still play ‘very big role’

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more

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The Murdoch shuffle: Shakespeare, Succession or musical chairs?

Rupert is stepping down and Lachlan supposedly stepping up — but how much is really changing in the Murdoch dynasty’s corridors of power?

The Independent UK

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent to father Rupert’s media empire who was groomed for top job from childhood

Lachlan Murdoch was groomed as father Rupert’s successor from childhood, writes Bevan Hurley

The Independent UK

Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fractured

The departure of Rupert Murdoch as the leader of Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings after decades at the helm is unlikely to have as much of an impact on conservative media overall as it would have a decade ago

The Guardian - AU

Uluru Dialogue accuses Dutton of ‘deception’ over voice – as it happened

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Crikey

Fox news: Rupert steps down

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as chair of Fox News and News Corp and eldest son Lachlan looks set to take the reins, and former Labor minister and No campaign director Gary Johns has called for a ‘very, very heavy cultural intervention’ for Indigenous kids.

The Independent UK

Who are Rupert Murdoch's children? What to know about the media magnate's successor and family

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp media holdings, with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Rupert Murdoch to step down, new calls for Johns to go, and a Scandi scandal

The mogul’s eldest son, Lachlan, will take over at Fox and News Corp, ending seven-decade career; Burney say no activist must quit after latest outburst

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