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The Sun is a British daily tabloid newspaper. It began publication in 1964 as a broadsheet successor to the Daily Herald and was bought by Rupert Murdoch's company in 1969, when it was relaunched in tabloid form. Its coverage combines national politics, sport, entertainment, and human-interest reporting, while its short headlines and campaigning editorial style are characteristic of British popular press. The paper was also historically associated with the Page 3 feature.
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When did The Sun newspaper begin publication?
The Sun began publication in 1964 as a broadsheet successor to the Daily Herald. It was later relaunched in tabloid form.
Who bought The Sun in 1969?
Rupert Murdoch's company bought The Sun in 1969. Under that ownership, the newspaper was relaunched as a tabloid.
What topics does The Sun cover?
Its coverage includes British national politics, sport, entertainment, celebrities, and popular news. It is known for a strongly opinionated tabloid style.
Is The Sun a broadsheet or a tabloid?
The Sun is a tabloid newspaper. Although its predecessor began as a broadsheet, the paper adopted tabloid form after the 1969 ownership change.
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