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Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son chosen as media empire successor

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Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan has cemented control of the family media empire after a settlement was reached with three of his siblings. The family had been in a court battle over control of their media outlets that hold significant political influence across three continents. The deal resolves questions over succession within the Murdoch family after the patriarch’s death.
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