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Summary: With the US government shutdown dragging on, we ask how long workers can continue reporting for duty. Plus: a sense of crisis sweeps across Europe as France switches on its no-deal Brexit contingency plan, Australia’s row over prosecco labelling and why Facebook is offering financial assistance to local news media.