Rupert Murdoch

The agreement resolves litigation after several siblings contested the elder Murdoch's effort to install as successor his son Lachlan, who shares his father's political orientation

World Street | OPEC demand surge forecast; Smartsheet buyout, Visa lawsuit, Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth rise, Murdoch family feud, and more

From OPEC's long-term demand forecasts to Visa’s antitrust battle and Smartsheet’s $8.4 billion acquisition, here’s a look at recent business developments around the world.

World Street | OpenAI unveils SearchGPT; Ford tumbles 18%; Rupert Murdoch succession battle; South Korea to slash inheritance tax, and more

From OpenAI’s new search engine and Ford’s stock plunge to Rupert Murdoch’s succession battle and South Korea’s tax relief, here's a look at recent business developments around the world.

Rupert Murdoch marries again at age 93

The Australia-born Murdoch, whose media empire includes The Wall Street Journal, Fox News and other influential outlets, and his family have a network of about $20 billion, according to Forbes.

Prince Harry Loses Bid to Add Allegations Against Murdoch or His Newspapers Involving Wife Meghan

Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan, and he and others cannot pursue claims against the media mogul himself, according to a London High Court ruling.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, is engaged again. Who is his girlfriend, Elena Zhukova?

Elena Zhukova has gained acclaim for her work as a molecular biologist, focusing particularly on diabetes research, where she has made significant contributions, notably at the University of California.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 92, gets engaged

The wedding will be held in California, at Murdoch's vineyard and estate, Moraga, a spokesman said.

Rupert Murdoch was the last of the press barons

Murdoch is the only contemporary figure who can be spoken of in the same breath as the great press barons of yesteryears. Murdoch’s contemporary press barons were bit players by comparison, either because they failed to match his global scope or because they flamed out. But was he good or bad for journalism?

Rupert Murdoch retires, leaving behind a chequered legacy

Murdoch built up a powerful media empire, but his editorial policies left a lot to be desired

Rupert Murdoch's 2023 pay at Fox swells 24% to $22.9 million

The media mogul stepped down from his role on Thursday after a career spanning more than seven decades and handed the reins to his son, Lachlan Murdoch, who will become the sole chairman of News Corp and continue as chair and CEO of Fox.

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp: Report

Murdoch, who has near-controlling stakes in both the companies, will be appointed chairman emeritus of both the companies.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, dating 66-year-old retired scientist Elena Zhukova: report

Rupert Murdoch is rumoured to be dating Elena Zhukova after he called off his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch sent 11-word email to end marriage with 4th wife Jerry Hall

Friends of Jerry Hall have claimed that she was blindsided by the split, as the couple had never fought, and that she had cared for Rupert Murdoch through several illnesses.

Fifth time unlucky: Rupert Murdoch and Ann Lesley Smith end relationship weeks after getting engaged

Rupert Murdoch is once again an eligible bachelor after ending a whirlwind romance with conservative radio host Ann Lesley Smith two weeks after getting engaged.

Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92

The billionaire announced his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith, a 66-year-old former police chaplain.

Rupert Murdoch acknowledges Fox News hosts endorsed election fraud falsehoods

“They endorsed,” Murdoch said under oath in response to direct questions about Fox hosts Sean Hannity, Jeanine Pirro, Lou Dobbs and Maria Bartiromo, according to a legal filing by Dominion Voting Systems.

Viral: Elon Musk and Fox News' Rupert Murdoch spotted at the Super Bowl together

Elon Musk's response to wrong answers only for what he and Rupert Murdoch may be talking about at the Super Bowl is now viral.

Rupert Murdoch scraps proposal to combine Fox, News Corp, eyes sale of Move

Several top shareholders had publicly said they opposed the proposed plan, and on Tuesday News Corp said in a statement that the combination was "not optimal for shareholders of News Corp and Fox at this time."

Rupert Murdoch wants to put his media empire back together again

Both Fox Corp and News Corp have set up special committees of independent directors to study a potential deal and evaluate possible terms

Rupert Murdoch's son sues Australian website for defamation

A day after chairman of Private Media, the publisher of Crikey, Eric Beecher, and managing editor Peter Fray signed their names to an ad in The New York Times inviting Lachlan Murdoch to sue, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch's son filed a statement of claim in Federal Court on Tuesday.

Rupert Murdoch-Jerry Hall divorce: This business of love!

To start all over again or admit to costly matrimonial mistakes at any age is a challenge, but to do so in one’s 90s plucks ageism right out of love and life.

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall are getting a divorce

Rupert Murdoch's divorce, his fourth, is unlikely to alter the ownership structure of businesses he holds stakes in, which include parent companies of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, according to the report.

Google strikes deal with News Corp, Agrees to pay for showcasing its news

Google and Facebook had earlier pushed back against the proposed legislation with Google threatening to completely exit the island country. Facebook has also warned that it would ban Australian users to share news on the platform.

Book review: 'The Making of Star India' untangles the knotted wires of media business in a refreshingly accessible way

If one were to compare the book to a painting, this one is a pen-and-paper drawing, and while it is a detailed, proficient and attractive one, it is no oil painting.

Rupert Murdoch's son Lachlan to become Fox CEO after Disney deal

Fox agreed last year to sell the bulk of its film and TV assets to Walt Disney in a $52.4 billion deal.