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Today’s headlines
The Guardian
John Whittingdale presses ITV over David Cameron v Nigel Farage debate. P4
Facebook news trend list relies on editors. P6
BBC chief voices fears over ministerial influence outlined in white paper. P8
BBC may have shown bias against Corbyn, says former trust chair. P8
Jane Martinson on the BBC white paper: Tortuous negotiations, but ‘reasonable’ result. P8
John Crace: BBC white paper is an outrage – even when it isn’t. P9
Verdict on the BBC white paper. P9
Quotas to end South Africa’s radio ‘imperialism’. P25
Editorial: Round one to the BBC but the battle is not over yet. P32
Martin Kettle: The Tories’ BBC haters have been halted. Next, to Europe. P33
Obituary: cricket commentator Tony Crozier. P37
Daily Telegraph
Long-running daytime shows face the axe in BBC charter shakeup. P1,8
Labour befuddled as BBC mauling fails to materialise. P9
John Whittingdale strikes back at ‘leftwing luvvies’. P9
Norwegians ban ‘body beautiful’ adverts from streets. P15
Tony Hall: Our BBC must continue to reform and adapt. P16
Paul Hollywood interview. P19
Obituary: pioneering Elle editor Sally Brampton. P27
Obituary: cricket commentator Tony Crozier. P27
BT Sport to show Champions League and Europa League finals free-to-air. Business P1
Alan Rusbridger waits for vote on future at Scott Trust. Business P3
ITV pins hopes of revival in advertising on European football. Business P4
Daily Mail & General Trust names new chief executive. Business P4
Financial Times
BBC chief attacks governance plan as threat to independence. P2
Editorial: David Cameron pulls back from war with BBC. P10
Matthew Garrahan: news groups should beware the trade-off in Facebook tie-ups. P16
Weinstein Company to sell stake in TV unit. P16
ITV upbeat but blames ad trends on Brexit. P20
BT Sport to show Champions League and Europa League finals free-to-air. P20
Daily Mail & General Trust names new chief executive. P20
The Times
Leak piles the pressure on Facebook over political bias. P2
Viewers face extra charge for new BBC services. P7
Cracks appear in Vote Leave as it declares war on ITV. P10-11
Junk food ads may be banned near schools. P12
Bill Bryson battles TV company’s plan for ‘beach pods’ on Dorset coast. P21
Philip Collins: To call the BBC biased is dangerously wrong. P25
Editorial: Government has backed down over BBC reforms. P29
Daily Mail & General Trust names new chief executive. P42
ITV’s Archie Norman exits in triumph. P45
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Favourite BBC shows facing axe. P1, P8
Journalists identified in rebel-held areas in Ukraine. P2
Rival Brexiteers threaten Farage TV debate. P4
Richard Sambrook: Broadcaster’s independence still at risk. P8
Mary Dejevsky: funding should have been cut. P8
Outsiders encouraged to produce BBC ‘crown jewels’. P9
Pot of cash for risk-takers and minorities. P9
Scotland to get special committee to oversee programming. P9
Adverts for unhealthy foods face more curbs. P11
Simon Kelner: I don’t care how much BBC stars are paid. P16
Advertising lags at ITV admit Brexit uncertainty. P48
Wall Street Journal
UK government plans to revamp oversight of BBC. A8
Facebook feeds rely on data and human touch. B3
Daily Mail
Woman’s Hour shocks listeners with discussion of sexting. P5
Missed chances to reform BBC. P10-11
Chris Evans: BBC’s top stars are paid too much. P10
BBC Trust axed to make way for new board. P11
Long-running daytime shows face the axe. P11
Editorial: Wasted opportunity to rein in the BBC. P14
Tom Utley: Why it’s so maddening the BBC’s escaped unscathed. P14
Daily Express
Top stars’ pay to be revealed ... but that’s not enough say critics. P2
BBC reforms ‘duck chance to update unfair TV licence fee’. P2
BBC spends £110,000 a year on tea and coffee. P2
Row over Nigel Farage’s invite to TV debate. P5
Robson Green takes break from filming to rescue cliff fall pensioner. P23
Stronger ITV tuned in for success. P47
The Sun
BBC shakeup branded a cop-out. P8
MP calls for probe on Chris Evans ‘bullying’. P8
Editorial: Tories bottled it over BBC reform. P10
Trevor Kavanagh: Limp BBC reforms are surrender to smug BBC leftie luvvies. P10
Junk food billboards, posters and digital ads targeting kids face ban. P26
Keeley Donovan hits back at critics after joining Countryfile spin-off. P35
Daily Mirror
Robson Green hero in rescue of cliff-fall OAP. P2
Leave campaign accused of bullying after threatening ITV over EU coverage. P6
BBC survives shakeup as plans are watered down. P8, P9
Tony Hall: It means you get the TV you want. P9
Ian Hyland: these chumps don’t give monkey’s about our shows. P9
ITV takings hit high note. P55
Daily Star
Brits told to pay up to use BBC iPlayer. P4
Eurovision coverage. P27
Richard E Grant to present show on Gold about Ealing comedies. P27
