Exploring the significance of Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, with his son set to take over, and the implications of Murdoch's promise to stay on as chair emeritus.
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, Russia has barred the export of diesel and petrol, and the Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25 per cent after a knife-edge vote. Plus, India has stopped issuing visas to Canadians and told Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.
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