Breaking news: Murdochs reach deal to resolve succession fight
The media empire will retain its conservative slant with the new deal.
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Sep. 8, 2025, 4:29 p.m. ET

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Emily Najera for The New York Times

Murdochs Reach Deal to Resolve Succession Fight

Lachlan Murdoch will take control of a new family trust in a deal worth $3.3 billion, ensuring that his father’s media empire will retain its conservative tilt.

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