Sources: The Guardian
An Israeli airstrike in Sheikh Ijlin, Gaza City, Palestine, kills two people, including Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah. 2026-04-8
The children of News Corp founder and former chairperson Rupert Murdoch reach a settlement over the corporation's control, transferring all shares held by the original family trust to a new entity which gives Lachlan sole voting control, while Prudence, Elisabeth, and James exit with a reported US$3.3 billion settlement. 2025-09-8
Israel plans to shut down all of Al Jazeera's operations in the country, alleging support of terrorism. 2017-08-6
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch launches a surprise takeover bid for billionaire James Packer's stake in Consolidated Media Holdings, a major stakeholder of Foxtel and Fox Sports Australia. 2012-06-20
Adam Smith, a special adviser to Jeremy Hunt, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, resigns over his role in Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation's attempt to take over satellite broadcaster BSkyB. 2012-04-25
Personal documents released from the papers of Margaret Thatcher show the former British Prime Minister held a private meeting with Rupert Murdoch at Chequers weeks before his purchase of Times Newspapers in 1981. 2012-03-17
al-Jazeera reports that the rebels have taken control of Tripoli Airport. 2011-08-21
Jonathan May-Bowles is jailed for six weeks for throwing a foam pie into the face of Rupert Murdoch at a House of Commons Select Committee hearing. 2011-08-2
Appearing in court, protester Jonathan May-Bowles admits to throwing a foam pie at Rupert Murdoch as he gave evidence to a Parliamentary Committee. 2011-07-29
Two Al Jazeera journalists are attacked on their way from the airport to central Cairo. 2011-02-3