Rupert Murdoch’s last move? The Spectator is in his sights Rightwing magazine is said to be a favourite of the billionaire and is considered a ‘trophy prize’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
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 Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
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 · Sep 22, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023
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 · Sep 22, 2023
Zelenskyy Goes To Washington Plus: Rupert Murdoch retires, Ibram X. Kendi blew through millions of dollars, and more… Reason · Sep 22, 2023
Trump says he ‘doesn’t believe’ he forced Rupert Murdoch into retirement ‘Many people are saying that, “You forced Rupert Murdoch into retirement!’ I do not believe this is so,” Trump writes in first comments since media mogul’s retirement announced The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
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 · Sep 22, 2023
‘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 · Sep 22, 2023
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 · Sep 22, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Rupert Murdoch’s reign was one like no other The announcement would have made for extraordinary timing, whether or not it occurred part-way through the Standard’s serialisation of The Fall: The End of the Murdoch Empire by Michael Wolff. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023
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 Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023
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 Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
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 · Sep 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 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
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move Politicians, many of whom have been in the firing line of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, have given mixed reactions to news of his retirement.
Newslaundry · Sep 22, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 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 - UK · Sep 22, 2023 Friday briefing: After Rishi Sunak’s U-turns, can Britain call itself a world leader on net zero? In today’s newsletter: Rishi Sunak insists the UK is still on course to make its net zero by 2050 targets – but questions remain if that is true after this week’s u-turns
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 Phone hacking scandal just a ‘mishap’ in The Australian’s tribute to their boss Rupert Murdoch’s ‘creative mind’ Paul Kelly praises ‘massive work ethic’ of Murdoch but newspaper not tipped off.
The Conversation · Sep 22, 2023 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 Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 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 · Sep 22, 2023 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 · Sep 22, 2023 Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 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