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Today’s media stories from the papers

David Beckham and Harper


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‘No right to criticise’: David Beckham hits back at Daily Mail coverage
Former England captain takes to Instagram in response to article questioning the Beckhams’ four-year-old daughter being permitted to use a dummy

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The Muppets upstage Tyra Banks – what we learned at the TCAs, week two
Kermit and Miss Piggy – in the midst of a breakup – were the main draw as the industry event continued in Pasadena, where Empire also shined

Today’s headlines

The Guardian
David Beckham hits back at Daily Mail coverage. P6
Jim Naughtie tells of newsreader who eased his Jeremy Hunt calamity. P7
Google unites its empire under new company. P19
Obituary: Reginald Perrin creator David Nobbs. P33

Daily Telegraph
Kids Company trustee warned of trouble decades ago. P1, 2
Max Clifford to stand trial on indecent assault charge. P2
Government department says it must consider ‘different approaches’ to how BBC is run. P4
BBC accused of ‘eating itself’ as Jeremy Vine named first Strictly contestant. P11
Iran spying trial for US journalist winds up. P14
Gloo floats on AIM before it sets out to buy marquee media brands. P27
Obituary: Reginald Perrin creator David Nobbs. P34
NBC to pay £300m for live Premier League rights. S6

Financial Times
German prosecutors scrap treason inquiry into journalists. P6
Comment: Netflix needs to devote time to nurturing its new baby. P12
Bill Gates joins Google arm in biotech fundraising. P16
Trinity Mirror appeals against damages. P19

The Times
Trinity Mirror appeals against damages. P4
Diary: Media news. P13
US reporter faces jail in Iran. P28
German prosecutors scrap treason inquiry into journalists. P28
Ofcom plays referee in BT Sport football row. P39
Obituary: Reginald Perrin creator David Nobbs. P49

The Independent
Fears that laughs may be lost as comedies go to online-only BBC3. P17
Huffington Post Arabia launch marred by blog attacking gays in Cairo. P18
Obituary: Reginald Perrin creator David Nobbs. P46
Rothchilds and Agnellis set to buy Economist stake. P50

i
Google Inc to change name to Alphabet. P2
Life in brief: Reginald Perrin creator David Nobbs. P12
Bake Off hosts make a lot of bread. P15
Mark Gatiss beats the drum for the BBC. P15
Zac Efron likely to star in Baywatch remake. P15
Jeremy Vine first celebrity to join Strictly line-up. P17
James Naughtie says he will probably cry on last morning at Today. P19
BBC3’s move online ‘will stunt talent’, says director of Edinburgh comedy awards. P19
TV host in China berated for Mao song. P24

Wall Street Journal Europe

German prosecutors scrap treason inquiry into journalists. P4
Washington Post reporter appears in Tehran court. P9
Xiaomi aims to enlarge footprint in India. P16

Daily Mail
David Beckham hits back at coverage of daughter. P3
Kids Company news. P9
Row over Songs of Praise at Calais camp. P10, 11
Feature: Reginald Perrin creator David Nobbs. P15
Ephraim Hardcastle on media. P19
Jeremy Vine to appear on Strictly. P20
£500 to feed BBC bosses in a meeting. P26

Daily Express
BBC condemned for filming Songs of Praise at migrant camp. P1, 5
Jeremy Vine first celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing. P3
Anne Robinson says she is not TV’s weakest link by still being on TV at 70. P11

The Sun
BBC Calais Songs of Praise chaos. P6
Ally Ross on TV. P11
David Beckham hits back at social media critics. P21
Andrew Marr says painting helped him recover from stroke. P24
Mel and Sue’s ITV chat show axed. P27
Jeremy Vine first celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing. P27
Anne Robinson says TV is all about prettiness. P28

Daily Mirror
Michael Barrymore still hasn’t told the whole truth, say police. P1, 5
Anne Robinson: TV only gives jobs to pretty girls. P3
David Beckham hits back at Daily Mail coverage. P6
Row over Songs of Praise at Calais camp. P8
Jeremy Vine to appear on Strictly. P11
Max Clifford to stand trial on indecent assault charge. P22

Daily Star
Row over Songs of Praise at Calais camp. P1, 9
Bake Off stars bank nearly £19m. P2
David Beckham hits back at Daily Mail coverage. P3
Max Clifford to stand trial on indecent assault charge. P11

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