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Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan reveals a lot about his empire – and most of it is not pretty

Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to continue controlling his company from beyond the grave would be better labelled Project Hegemony, than Harmony, because it’s designed to cement one sibling’s dominance over the others and shield the business from possible progressive reform.

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Rupert Murdoch’s real succession drama − why the future of his media empire could hinge on a legal effort in Nevada

Conservative media titan Rupert Murdoch is making news again – this time, with a secretive effort to change an irrevocable trust. That trust has important ownership interests in both Fox Corp. and News Corp., so it affects broadcast news as well as The Wall Street Journal and other publications.

The Conversation

What's going on in the Murdochs' bitter succession fight?

He gave them $2bn each, but they want more. Now Rupert Murdoch has taken on his ‘Leftie’ kids in a US court to save his empire’s Right-wing bias and lost. Chris Blackhurst reports on a family battle

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Rupert Murdoch goes to war with his children over his media empire

The move by the billionaire news mogul, 93, could have a ‘real, significant impact’ on the global media landscape

The Guardian - US

Rupert Murdoch’s secret succession drama is a warning to rein in the super-rich

Media mogul’s bid to extend rightwing influence beyond the grave must be resisted to the last

The Guardian - UK

Rupert Murdoch’s own children don’t trust him. Why should anyone else?

Why are senior Labor figures paying court to the Murdochs when Rupert’s own children clearly don’t trust or believe him?

Crikey

Rupert Murdoch going to court to push 3 of his kids out of News Corp, Fox empires

Court documents show Murdoch wants to give more voting rights to his conservative son, and CEO of Fox, Lachlan.

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Rupert’s legal argument finally drops the facade that News was ever a news business at all

‘In the end, Rupert Murdoch is just another king, on a lonely throne, ruling an empire of cards, scheming, ever scheming, to keep doing so even from the grave.’

Crikey

Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Project Harmony’ shows just how vulnerable Lachlan is

This action by Rupert underlines that no matter Lachlan’s achievements as CEO and successor, his position remains vulnerable.

Crikey

Let’s take a look at some of the assets up for grabs in Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Project Harmony’

Fox Corp is the key asset because of Fox News. But what else are the Murdoch kids fighting over?

Crikey

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Ending: All Your Questions, Answered & The Finale, Explained

That post-credits scene!!!!!

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Bridgerton season 3 ending explained: do Penelope and Colin stay together?

The Bridgerton season 3 ending sees Penelope and Colin's love story come to a dramatic conclusion.

WhatToWatch

Rupert Murdoch marries fifth wife Elena Zhukova at 93

The ceremony took place at media mogul’s California vineyard

The Independent UK

Bridgerton season 3 episode 1 recap: Penelope and Colin reunited — but for how long?

Bridgerton season 3 episode 1 sees Penelope and Colin reunited as friends, but not everyone is happy about it.

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The Independent UK

Can Lachlan Murdoch rein in scandal-hit Fox as 2024 election looms?

With cable news in a death spiral, Fox Corp facing potentially crippling lawsuits, and dad Rupert Murdoch stepping back, Lachlan will have a full inbox of challenges in his new role as head of the family empire, Bevan Hurley reports

Salon

Will Rupert's retirement break Fox News?

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

Evening Standard

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?

The Guardian - UK

What does Rupert Murdoch’s resignation mean for his UK media outlets?

Lachlan Murdoch doesn’t share his father’s interest in Britain but Rupert is still deemed ‘very much in control’

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The Independent UK

Bride asks for divorce a day after wedding due to groom’s cake prank

‘That’s indicative of a mean heart’

The Independent UK

Bride asks for divorce a day after wedding due to groom’s cake prank

‘That’s indicative of a mean heart’

Evening Standard

What to expect if you’ve never been on safari before

On her debut safari in Tanzania, Prudence Ivey discovers just how near the wildlife likes to get

Evening Standard

All the biggest revelations from Rupert Murdoch’s latest ‘Succession’-esque drama

Ever find yourself watching Succesion, wondering what the Roys’ real life inspirations are up to? Well, we now know some extra juicy details about the Murdoch head, his children, and how he emailed Jerry Hall to say he was divorcing her...

The Guardian - US

Murdoch’s change of heart: Was marriage called off over a religious or succession issue?

The engagement of the billionaire media titan and Ann Lesley Smith was reported to be off after just two weeks

Evening Standard

How many times has Rupert Murdoch been married? Mogul calls off engagement

Rupert Murdoch calls off engagement to Ann Lesley Smith with wedding only months away

The Independent UK

Rupert Murdoch: Timeline of the News Corp billionaire’s four marriages

The media tycoon has been divorced four times, while his latest engagement has reportedly been called off

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