Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 82	$ 163	$ 271	$ 251
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		89	(456)	(356)	(930)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities, net	[1]	9	26	(16)	5
Benefit plan adjustments, net	[2]	10	15	25	31
Share of other comprehensive income from equity affiliates, net	[3]	(3)	(6)	2	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		105	(421)	(345)	(896)
Comprehensive income (loss)		187	(258)	(74)	(645)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(19)	(20)	(33)	(43)
Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(3)	8	4	25
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to News Corporation stockholders		$ 165	$ (270)	$ (103)	$ (663)

[1] Net of income tax expense of $5 million and $16 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and income tax (benefit) expense of ($7) million and $6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[2] Net of income tax expense of $2 million and $4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and income tax expense of $6 million and $8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[3] Net of income tax benefit of $1 million and $3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and income tax (expense) benefit of ($1) million and $1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.