Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 38	$ (83)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	201	107
Benefit plan adjustments, net of income tax expense of $10 million and $2 million, respectively	11	(5)
Share of other comprehensive income from equity affiliates, net of income tax expense of $3 million and nil, respectively	8	0
Other comprehensive income	220	102
Comprehensive income	258	19
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(11)	(9)
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(1)
Comprehensive income attributable to News Corporation stockholders	$ 245	$ 9