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1. BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but rejects demand for $1bn compensation

   Corporation’s chair sends personal apology to president - but ‘strongly disagrees’ he has basis for defamation claim

2. Starmer in turmoil as rumours circulate about Labour leadership challenge

3. Zelensky issues Putin warning as he makes new plea to allies

4. Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo says she hates fans trying to hold her finger after viral moment

   ‘It was such an innocent moment of confusion and human reaction’

5. Republic of Ireland boss admits he may have got in Cristiano Ronaldo’s head

   The Portugal superstar was dismissed in the World Cup qualifying match in Dublin on Thursday.

6. You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

   The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

7. The Latest: Federal offices reopen as the government shutdown ends

   President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks

8. Celeste review, Woman of Faces: Raw, full-bodied declarations of selfhood

   There’s a collected confidence to these nine tracks that allows Celeste’s voice to step out the shadow of those early Billie Holiday comparisons, and speak distinctly to the listener’s heart

9. Cristiano Ronaldo sent off as Troy Parrott’s brace earns Ireland famous victory over Portugal

   Ireland head for Hungary on Sunday knowing victory would secure runners-up spot in Group F.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo mocked by Ireland fans after almighty red-card strop in Dublin defeat

    The Portugal striker was sent off in the 61st minute of his side’s 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland