Rupert Murdoch steps down as chair of Fox News and News Corp | ITV News

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from his role as chairman of Fox and News Corp, he announced on Thursday.

His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become sole chairman of both companies after their annual general meetings in mid-November.

Lachlan will continue as executive chairman and chief executive of Fox Corporation, while his father Rupert will be appointed chairman emeritus of each company.
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