The Irish Times

Succession and the Murdochs: Tighten your shoelaces for the next twist in the family saga

As Rupert buys a mega-ranch, it’s hard not to think: haven’t we seen this episode already?

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 14:33

Tesla moving headquarters to Texas from California

Company is building massive car and battery manufacturing complex in Texas

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 07:17

Bush fires, Brexit and Fox News make 2020 pivotal year for Murdoch

Awkward 12 months attracts Australian scrutiny, end of Trump and a boardroom exit

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 05:23

James Murdoch, Rupert’s rebel son: ‘We’ve been arguing since I was a teenager’

Rupert Murdoch’s younger son on quitting News Corp and not watching Succession

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 12:15

Former Team Sky doctor destroyed laptop before handing it to experts, tribunal told

Richard Freeman was giving evidence in medical tribunal

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 19:26

Tesla is ‘better run’ after leadership tumult, says top investor

Asset manager ‘more comfortable’ with $9.7 billion stake following carmaker’s overhaul

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 16:41

2019 sees Belgians snap up INM as challenges persist for media industry

Across publishing and broadcasting, the industry is battling to adjust to the new screen order

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 05:36

Team Sky’s legacy: titles and ambition tarnished by coldness and allegations

The team which will lose Sky as a sponsor next year made cycling more professional, yet forfeiting some of its humanity

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 18:40

Naughten’s meetings with broadband bidder, taxing landlords, and porn blackmail

‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 07:09

James Murdoch in line to replace Elon Musk as Tesla chair

Outgoing Fox CEO has signalled willingness to accept post following SEC settlement

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 18:51

Paddy Power Betfair and Dalata suffer on Budget 2019 news

Ongoing tensions over Italy’s finances overshadow European trade

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 18:12

Elon Musk says Tesla will remain a public company

Move halts a process set in motion by Musk to turn Tesla into a privately owned company

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 07:33

Tesla board seeks to rein in Elon Musk

Directors urge outspoken company founder to stop tweeting on ‘take private’ deal

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 11:22

Succession: The comedy drama that’s definitely not about the Murdochs

Jesse Armstrong’s new show targets America’s rich and powerful TV barons

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 09:34

Sky News is a pawn in an M&A game of 4D chess

What will happen to everyone’s favourite rolling news channel amid takeover wars?

Tue May 29 2018 - 05:35

Disney close to €51bn deal to take over Fox assets

Final price and the future of James Murdoch remain under negotiation

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 21:18

Fox offered Bill O’Reilly deal after learning of $32m settlement

O’Reilly paid amount to Fox contributor Lis Wiehl after she complained of his behaviour

Sun Oct 22 2017 - 18:56

James Murdoch says Fox bid for Sky should be judged on merits

Series of lawsuits at Fox News has triggered a broadcasting standards review

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 16:18

UK plans to expand probe into 21st Century Fox bid for Sky

British culture secretary said she is ‘minded’ to ask competition authority to investigate

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 16:49

James Murdoch criticises Donald Trump over Charlottesville

21st Century Fox boss says US president’s reaction to neo-Nazi violence ‘concerns all of us’

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 13:04

Vice Media’s $5.7bn valuation reflects the youth premium

It is more than double the market value of the ‘New York Times’

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 16:59

Fox News presenter under pressure as advertising pulled

Bill O’Reilly, accused of sexual harassment, reportedly paid off alleged victims

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39

Rupert Murdoch’s Fox tables £11.7bn bid for Sky

Offer for 61% of Sky not already owned by media tycoon values broadcaster at £18.5bn

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 15:32

Sky shareholders register protest over James Murdoch

Sky posts 13% increase in sales in latest quarter as it benefits from falling sterling

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 20:52

Irish Sky viewers spending average of €60 per month

Company reports rise in sales as Now TV gears up for Game of Thrones

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 12:32

Relief for markets as global equities rise

Petroceltic gains 74% after receiving bank waiver to allow it to continue sale talks

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 21:33

Equities end the week stronger after Bank of Japan move

London market soared after James Murdoch appointment at Sky

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 18:23

James Murdoch to return as chairman of Sky

High-profile hacking scandal drove him out of the pay-television company four years ago

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 09:41

So, Jerry, what first attracted you to billionaire Rupert Murdoch?

Anthea McTeirnan muses on the engagement of Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall, as well as looking at other couples where there’s a large age gap

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 12:59

Rupert Murdoch announces engagement to Jerry Hall

Former model Hall was previously married to The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 07:23

Netflix launches in 130 countries as US growth slows

Netflix says it is exploring options for providing services in China

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 19:48

Murdoch empire set to move into World Trade Center

News Corp and 21st Century Fox join other firms in fleeing mid-Manhatten

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 12:55

Mos Def, the definite article

Since 1999, Mos Def has strived to expand and redefine hip-hop – while still finding time to act and agitate. Ahead of his appearance in Dublin, he talks to Jim Carroll

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 16:00

BSkyB in talks to unite Murdoch’s pay-TV businesses in Europe

Plan to buy Sky Deutschland, Sky Italia would be a €10bn deal to realise Rupert’s ambition

Mon May 12 2014 - 18:09