Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox news and the Wall Street Journal, is fighting to change his trust and give son Lachlan full control of media empire.

Rupert Murdoch, 93, is caught in a fierce court battle with his children Prudence, Elisabeth, Lachlan and James to decide who will control Fox News and News Corp after the media magnate dies

The Murdoch family will battle in court this month over patriarch Rupert Murdoch's plan to place eldest son Lachlan in charge of its news companies.

The battle over the global media empire has far-reaching implications, as it encompasses the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post, as well as numerous print and media outlets in Australia and the UK.

Thanks to billionaire Rupert Murdoch’s outsize personality, his vast sway within the news industry and his role as a kingmaker in conservative politics, there’s long been heightened interest in his megadeals,