Equity - Summary of Changes in Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 12,676	$ 8,919
Net income (loss)	38	(83)
Other comprehensive income	220	102
Dividends	(12)	(11)
Other	17	0
Net increase in 21st Century Fox investment	0	267
Balance, end of period	12,939	9,194
Total News Corporation Equity [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	12,558	8,809
Net income (loss)	27	(92)
Other comprehensive income	218	101
Dividends	0	0
Other	18	0
Net increase in 21st Century Fox investment	0	267
Balance, end of period	12,821	9,085
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	118	110
Net income (loss)	11	9
Other comprehensive income	2	1
Dividends	(12)	(11)
Other	(1)	0
Net increase in 21st Century Fox investment	0	0
Balance, end of period	$ 118	$ 109