Archive: Rupert Murdoch

Blair 'godfather to Murdoch's daughter'

Wendi Deng became something of a household name after she confronted an activist who attacked Rupert Murdoch in parliament.

Tony Blair's office was the subject of a torrent of questions today after reports emerged he was Rupert Murdoch's daughter's godfather.

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Phone-hacking: News International defence in pieces as new documents published

The revelations seriously undermine Andy Coulson's defence.

A letter by former News of the World royal correspondent Clive Goodman has seemingly crippled News International's defence and dragged phone-hacking back into the front pages.

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Phone-hacking round two: MPs round on James Murdoch

James and Rupert Murdoch's committee hearing last month was a moment of high parliamentary theatre.

James Murdoch is likely to be recalled to parliament to address inconsistencies over his evidence to MPs, following new developments in the phone-hacking scandal.

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'Jonnie Marbles' convicted of foam pie attack

'Jonnie Marbles' arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court. Photo: Getty Images

Rupert Murdoch's foam pie attacker 'Jonnie Marbles' has been convicted of assault and causing harassment, alarm and distress.

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War of attrition: Phone-hacking scandal begins new phase

Police outside the News International offices in east London. What weren't they told?

Attempts to disprove the evidence given by Rupert and James Murdoch last week are seeing the phone-hacking scandal enter a new phase this week.

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Lib Dems faced 'heavy lobbying' from News International

The return of St Vince?

Vince Cable's claim comes after a newspaper report suggested the party was being 'bullied' over News International's bid to take over BSkyB.

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The week in politics: The never-ending omniscandal

Is anyone safe from the omniscandal?

The crystal meth of political scandals continues to claim more victims. Can even Ed Miliband's summer holiday kill it?

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Phone-hacking damage report: Phase two

Phone-hacking damage report: Phase two

As the dust settles on the first stage of the phone-hacking scandal, politics.co.uk looks at what's happened to the key players.

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Australian regulators turn on Murdoch

Things are heating up for Murdoch - even in his country of birth.

Rupert Murdoch's bid to gain control of Australian pay TV operator Austar could be about to go the same way as his failed BSkyB deal.

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'Jonnie Marbles' charged after Murdoch pie attack

Wendi Deng, l, is quick to protect her husband

The comedian who took public anger into his own hands by attacking Rupert Murdoch with an improvised custard pie has been charged by police.

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Murdochs vs MPs as-it-happened

Rupert Murdoch faces one of the toughest tests of his career

Follow our live coverage of a historic day in parliament, as leading figures in the phone-hacking scandal face questions from MPs.

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Sketch: Wendi's left hook can't save Murdoch's face

Wendi Deng: Impressive reflexes. 2011 AFP

Criticise his attacker as much as you like, but today was a good day to fall in love with Murdoch's wife.

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Rupert Murdoch attacked in parliament

Wendi Deng, the pink jacket, can be seen attacking the assailant.

A man has tried to attack Rupert Murdoch at his appearance at the select committee hearing in parliament.

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Rupert Murdoch: This is the most humble day of my life

Rupert Murdoch interrupted his son to tell the committee he felt humbled. AFP/Getty Images

Rupert Murdoch has told a Commons committee that his appearance is the "most humble" day of his life.

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MPs and Murdochs ready for phone-hacking duel

Rupert Murdoch braces for what could be the toughest hour of his career

MPs are preparing to grill News Corporation chief Rupert Murdoch and two of his key allies, in one of the most hotly-anticipated select committee hearings in years.

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Profile: Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch is a media mogul with substantial worldwide influence via his huge portfolio of media interests.

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Miliband and Clegg manoeuvre to break up Murdoch empire

Holding the fort: Murodoch's control over events has now disintegrated.

Rupert Murdoch's media empire must be broken up in the wake of the phone-hacking scandal, Ed Miliband has said.

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Miliband wins substantial poll boost

Good times for Miliband: The Labour leader is enjoying a poll boost for his response to phone-hacking

Ed Miliband is reaping the benefits of his well-received stance on phone-hacking, according to the latest polls.

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Phone-hacking: Rebekah Brooks resigns from News International

Rebekah Brooks quits as News International chief executive

News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has stepped down, finally bowing to intense pressure after another dramatic week.

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Analysis: Brooks exit may quicken Murdoch's fall

Rupert Murdoch is more exposed after Rebekah Brooks' resignation

Rebekah Brooks' resignation is part of a broader attempt by News Corp to save its UK holdings. It may not be any more successful than the botched PR disasters of the last fortnight.

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Sorry Murdoch earns 'forgiveness' of Milly Dowler family

Rupert Murdoch has come under increasing pressure to offer an apology this week

Relatives of murdered teenager Milly Dowler will "forgive but not forget" Rupert Murdoch after meeting with the media mogul.

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Tired but defiant: Murdoch faces FBI phone-hacking probe

News Corp's Manhattan headquarters - the phone-hacking scandal is growing in momentum in the States

Allegations that victims of the 9/11 terror attacks had their mobile phones hacked have prompted an investigation by the FBI.

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Murdoch blinks first in battle with parliament

Rupert Murdoch with Rebekah Brooks, after he flew to the UK to take control of the crisis. Photo: Getty

Rupert Murdoch has caved in with his battle with parliament and agreed to be questioned by MPs next Tuesday.

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Contagion spreads as Murdoch's empire falters

Murdoch's interests in Australia and the US could also be contaminated by the phone-hacking scandal

There are growing signs that Rupert Murdoch will not be able to limit the damage to his empire to just the UK, following reactions to phone-hacking in Australia and the US.

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