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James Murdoch, the younger son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, resigns from the board of News Corporation citing "disagreements over editorial content ... (and) some strategic decisions." News Corp owns media in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
2020-07-31

Rupert Murdoch-controlled tabloid "The Sun", Britain's second biggest selling newspaper, endorses Brexit, saying that the people of UK should "Take back control and BeLeave in Britain".
2016-06-14

In a second day of evidence, Rupert Murdoch tells the Leveson Inquiry there was a "cover-up" at the "News of the World", but that it was kept hidden from him.
2012-04-26

Rupert Murdoch tells staff at "The Sun" he will launch a Sunday edition of the newspaper, titled "The Sun on Sunday" "very soon".
2012-02-17

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

Several British newspapers run full page adverts with a signed apology from Rupert Murdoch for the "News of the World"'s "serious wrongdoing"
2011-07-16

News International uncovers emails indicating that thousands of pounds were paid to Metropolitan Police officers by News International staff for information.
2011-07-6

"The Daily Telegraph" reports that phones belonging to the relatives of British soldiers killed in combat were hacked.
2011-07-6

David Cameron and Ed Miliband condemn the continuing revelations concerning the "News of the World"{{'}}s alleged hacking activities.
2011-07-5