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Three’s ad campaign starred a Muppet-style character called Jackson.
Three’s ad campaign starred a Muppet-style character called Jackson. Photograph: Three

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EE gets rival Three’s multimillion-pound Muppet ad banned
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BBC white paper could spark revolt among Conservative MPs
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Today’s headlines

The Guardian
Laura Kuenssberg petition taken down after sexist abuse. P4
BBC white paper could spark revolt among Tory MPs. P13
BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead to stay on at unitary board. P13
Privatisation U-turn has left Channel 4 in limbo, says chairman. P13
Luxembourg prosecutor seeks fine for LuxLeaks journalist. P20
The ‘toxic legacy’ of The Apprentice. G2 P5
Dane Morgan on Cunk on Shakespeare. G2 P18-19

Daily Telegraph
BBC told to stop race for ratings. P1
German court throws out Turkish president’s request for injunction against Axel Springer. P12
Laurence Dodds: why Facebook news is always politically biased. P14
Allison Pearson: Sir David Attenborough is the jewel in the BBC’s crown. P21

Financial Times
German court throws out Turkish president’s request for injunction against Axel Springer. P7
Amazon launches video challenge to YouTube. P16
Vivendi’s Canal Plus to cut back coverage of Cannes Film Festival. P19

The Times
Channel 4 executives criticise government over privatisation uncertainty. P4
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg hit by sexist abuse. P18
Sarah Beeny property site ‘hiding’ bad reviews. P21
Express Newspapers benefits from staff cuts. P42

i
i classical music critic honoured. P3
Channel 4 notches up record results and tells government to ‘come clean’. P9
Broadcaster’s remit for innovative programming at risk. P9
Facebook denies new censorship. P21
Amazon videos take on YouTube. P40

Wall Street Journal
Facebook denies reports of bias. A1,2
Amazon launches video challenge to YouTube. B3
Netflix plan threatens Relativity studio’s comeback. B3

Daily Mail
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg hit by sexist abuse by pro-Corbyn trolls. P4
Brexit ad branded racist. P13
Sarah Vine: Save The Children’s ‘Essex refugee’ ad is insulting. P15
ASA bans Aquafresh toothpaste ad. P28
Robert Peston fury over ‘hatchet job’ report on his show on BBC website. P32

Daily Express
Sir David Attehborough says he was seen as a joke when starting out. P16
Cannes film stars braced for terror patrol search. P18
Hickey: Graham Norton will be mentioning Sir Terry Wogan during Eurovision. P21

The Sun
Channel 4 executives criticise government over privatisation uncertainty. P4
Kelly Brook to be team captain on Channel 5 dating show. P33

Daily Mirror
Rita Ora left The X Factor before she was dropped for Nicole Scherzinger. P3
Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters film Operation Yewtree drama. P16

Daily Star
Barbara Windsor cried making final EastEnders episode. P3
Nicole Scherzinger set to return to The X Factor. P3

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