Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 294		$ 547		$ (2,040)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	356		(797)		(345)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities	22	[1]	1	[1]
Benefit plan adjustments	(36)	[2]	10	[2]	(144)	[2]
Share of other comprehensive income from equity affiliates, net	(1)	[3]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	341		(786)		(489)
Comprehensive income (loss)	635		(239)		(2,529)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(55)		(41)		(35)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)		10		5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to News Corporation stockholders	$ 578		$ (270)		$ (2,559)

[1] Net of income tax expense of $14 million, nil and $1 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

[2] Net of income tax (benefit) expense of $(3) million, $5 million and $(50) million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively

[3] Net of income tax benefit of $1 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and nil for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.