The Latest Breaking News from Rupert Murdoch

The Australian-born mogul inherited a regional newspaper from his father before a global expansion saw him became one of the most powerful media executives in history, Bevan Hurley writes

92-year-old Murdoch's nearly 70-year career comes to an end as son Lachlan takes over family empire.

This is a media and political age that he himself has shaped. It’s hardly a legacy to be proud of, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

Rupert Murdoch’s resignation as chair of News Corp feels like a storyline from Jesse Armstrong’s biting HBO satire about the Roy media dynasty. As the eldest Murdoch son takes over the family business, Nick Hilton compares the minted kids of the real-life and fictional families

Global media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has announced his retirement as chairman of Fox and News Corp, making way for his son Lachlan. He has been demonised as a puppet master who would pull the strings of politicians behind the scenes, as a man with too much power. But what influence…

Lachlan Murdoch is taking over as sole chairman after Rupert Murdoch confirmed he’s stepping down from his media empire

Mr Murdoch is retiring as chairman of his Fox and News Corp businesses

The elder Murdoch will officially hand the reins to son Lachlan in mid-November

The 92-year-old said he was in ‘robust health’ and would act as chairman emeritus