Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 61		$ 332		$ 265		$ 1,660
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	223		(17)		184		60
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities	0		2		(1)		3
Benefit plan adjustments, net	12	[1]	(2)	[1]	21	[1]	(5)	[1]
Share of other comprehensive income from equity affiliates, net	(5)	[2]	0	[2]	6	[2]	0	[2]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	230		(17)		210		58
Comprehensive income	291		315		475		1,718
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13)		(9)		(39)		(30)
Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5)		0		1		(2)
Comprehensive income attributable to News Corporation stockholders	$ 273		$ 306		$ 437		$ 1,686

[1] Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $11 million and $(1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and income tax expense (benefit) of $19 million and $(3) million for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

[2] Net of income tax benefit of $2 million and nil for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and income tax expense of $2 million and nil for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.