Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income		$ (1,444)	$ (643)	$ 250
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(123)	84	(398)
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges	[1]	4	0	0
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities, net	[2]	27	(25)	1
Benefit plan adjustments, net	[3]	128	8	(32)
Share of other comprehensive (loss) income from equity affiliates, net	[4]	12	4	(16)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		48	71	(445)
Comprehensive loss		(1,396)	(572)	(195)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(70)	(95)	(71)
Less: Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests		42	(9)	1
Comprehensive loss attributable to News Corporation stockholders		$ (1,424)	$ (676)	$ (265)

[1] Net of income tax expense of $2 million, nil and nil for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

[2] Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $1 million, ($10) million, and nil for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

[3] Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $28 million, $8 million, and ($14) million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

[4] Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $5 million, $2 million, and ($7) million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.