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Today’s headlines
The Guardian
‘Anatomy of journalistic failure’ – how Rolling Stone’s campus rape story collapsed. P3
David Lynch pulls out of directing sequel to Twin Peaks. P4
Journalist writes play based on Jimmy Savile. P8
Turkey blocks Twitter over use of hostage image. P13
Comment: Rupert Murdoch’s grip is loosening. All that protects him is fear. P22
Daily Telegraph
New phone battery tops up in under a minute. P1
Jim Broadbent to take on role in Teletubbies. P3
Ed Miliband ‘focusing on TV debates at expense of doorstep campaign’. P4
Obituary: Music critic Andrew Porter. P25
‘Sexism’ case turns spotlight on Silicon Valley firms. B5
Comment: Belief that clock is ticking for Apple reminds us to play the long game. B6
Financial Times
A DIY tech evangelist scales up ahead of BBC giveaway. P10
Analysis: Japan tech – the sun rises again. P12
Clock ticks for Apple Watch app creators. P14
Quick brains in telecoms realise they must jump to it. P14
Prospect raised of all-French deal for Dailymotion. P14
Second wave of open source groups report rising revenue. P16
The Times
The Thick of It is too close for comfort, says Ed Miliband. P8
Comment: Eurovision is 60 – and starting to grow up. P24
Top bitcoin exchange set to open in UK. P35
Obituary: Dancing Times editor Mary Clarke. P45
The Independent
Jane Horrocks to take Teletubbies role. P9
David Lynch pulls out of directing sequel to Twin Peaks. P13
BBC commentator Peter Alliss: equality for women has ‘buggered up’ golf. P15
Rolling Stone rape story ‘flawed at every level’. P25
Obituary: Journalist Romany Bain. P46
Vivendi seeks control of Dailymotion. P50
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Actor Emilia Clarke praises Game of Thones women. P3
Scottish leaders meet in TV showdown. P8
Life in brief: showbusiness journalist Romany Bain. P12
David Lynch pulls out of Twin Peaks revival. P17
Remake of Teletubbies to air later this year. P17
Voice of golf in outburst at equality laws. P21
How Mad Men star John Slattery is happy to leave the show. P36
Vivendi makes Dailymotion bid. P42
Wall Street Journal Europe
Turkey blocks Twitter. P4
Vivendi seeks control of Dailymotion. P15
Feature: Time isn’t right for smartwatches. P18
Daily Mail
BBC commentator Peter Alliss criticises equality for women in golf. P5
Ephraim Hardcastle on media. P19
BBC misses funeral of radio boss who stood up to Jimmy Savile. P33
Daily Express
BBC commentator Peter Alliss criticises equality for women in golf. P17
The Sun
Britain’s Got Talent coverage. P3
Ed Miliband hates himself on TV shows. P9
Ally Ross on TV. P11
Fearne Cotton signs up for Teletubbies’ TV return. P27
TV cop Vera robs Poldark of a million viewers. P28
David Lynch pulls out of Twin Peaks revival. P28
Daily Mirror
BBC commentator Peter Alliss: equality for women has ‘buggered up’ golf. P11
Teletubbies get a makeover. P15
Daily Star
David Lynch pulls out of directing sequel to Twin Peaks. P3
