Lachlan wins Murdoch succession
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The widow of the former Fox News’ chairman gets personal.
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The combative presenter reflects on Cristiano Ronaldo, cancel culture and the “infinite patience” of Rupert Murdoch.
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If the media mogul wants to salvage his reputation, why not set up a trust to preserve his newspapers?
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