How Lachlan Murdoch became the new head of Fox and News Corp

Rupert Murdoch's passing the crown to Lachlan comes as Fox News faces a difficult balancing act in the run-up to the 2024 election

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Rupert Murdoch's decision to hand the keys of his global media empire, including the role of chairman of both Fox Corp and News Corp, to his eldest son Lachlan brings to an end to years of speculation over his desired plan for succession.

Lachlan Murdoch, 52, now gains sole control of a media group that has reshaped the media landscape across continents and radically altered politics in the US. The move is the fulfillment of a promise first indicated in 2019, when the elder Murdoch named Lachlan as heir to his business.