Rupert Murdoch’s estranged son could make nearly $7.5 billion from investing in Musk’s SpaceX: report James Murdoch bought three tranches of shares in SpaceX, according to one report The Independent UK · Jul 13
Zohran Mamdani riding high despite New York Post’s daily demonization The media-savvy mayor’s popularity has only grown as the Murdoch-owned tabloid has thrown everything at him The Guardian - US · Jul 12
James Murdoch may have reaped as much as $7.5 billion from his pre-IPO investment in Elon Musk’s SpaceX His early bet on the rocket company has likely made him much richer than his father Rupert Murdoch ever did. Fortune · Jul 12
Andy Burnham warned of 'challenge' if he cosies up to The Sun ANDY Burnham has been urged not to cosy up to The Sun newspaper as he prepares to become the UK’s next prime minister. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12
One thought on the Clacton contenders: the ‘establishment’ looks a bit different these days, doesn’t it? Nigel Farage has billed his byelection as a clash with the powers that be. To wit: Laurence Fox, a naked celebrity and a man with a bin on his head, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
The Hill is capitalizing on reader interest in the second Trump administration The Washington-based publication is announcing plans for a new digital subscription product called the Hill Insider The Guardian - US · Jul 8
Vance or Rubio: Is Trump's 2028 heir already chosen? Vice President JD Vance has emerged as President Donald Trump's undisputed political heir for 2028, according to an Axios analysis, following a summer that saw him broker a tentative Iran peace deal, publish a bestselling book and embark on a media blitz that has impressed the current US President. The Times of India · Jul 6
ITV and Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal Comcast's Sky is acquiring ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6 billion, aiming to create a British media giant capable of challenging global streaming players. This landmark deal, set to face regulatory scrutiny, combines the UK's largest free-to-air broadcaster with a leading pay-TV provider. The merged entity will dominate… The Economic Times · Jul 6
Best Australian books out in July: Rupert Murdoch, unhinged short stories and a psychosexual thriller Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Jul 3
‘This is the dark art’: new book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire In a book dedicated to ‘the bullied’, two former News Corp journalists outline a behaviour pattern they call ‘getting Murdoched’, which they say harms individuals and public debate The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Getting Murdoched is a fascinating study of the Murdoch media’s bullying tactics Rupert Murdoch is almost certainly the most globally influential Australian. That Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world is, sadly, a reflection of his influence, even though he has relinquished citizenship to become a dominant media figure in the United States. There are already a… The Conversation · Jun 28
Piers Morgan Raises $27M for YouTube Empire at $145M Valuation, with a Murdoch Backing Piers Morgan's 'Uncensored' secures $27 million to expand its global media platform, with backing from Elisabeth Murdoch and other top investors. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Trump grilled Murdoch on whether he preferred Vance or Rubio - as they were all sat together, report says Polls show Vance remains the 2028 GOP frontrunner, though Murdoch reportedly had more praise for Rubio The Independent UK · Jun 17
AAP · Jun 13 UK:Jerry Hall hasn't seen Rupert Murdoch since divorce Jerry Hall is on good terms with first husband Mick Jagger but hasn't seen her second, Rupert Murdoch, since they divorced in 2022.
The Independent UK · Jun 13 Jerry Hall reveals she hasn’t seen ex-husband Rupert Murdoch since ‘traumatic’ divorce The model filed for divorce from the media mogul in 2022