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Evening Standard
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Michael Howie

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

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is to retire as chairman of his Fox and News Corp businesses.

The Australian businessman is set to be replaced in the role at both companies by his son Lachlan Murdoch.

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