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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Huw GRIFFITH

Murdoch Loses 'Succession' Battle For Son's Control Of Media Empire: Report

Rupert Murdoch (C), 93, has lost his bid to ensure Lachlan Murdoch would control his media empire (Credit: AFP)

Rupert Murdoch's audacious bid to cement his eldest's son's control over one of the world's most influential media empires has failed, a US report said Monday.

The first family of news -- commanding a stable that includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and a host of British and Australian media -- had been the inspiration for the hit TV series "Succession."

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