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1. Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons

   During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history.

2. Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power

   Harsh weather causes havoc across the region, with snow drifts also shutting down highways and halting trains.

3. In Afghanistan, Trump will have to play a balancing game

   Taken too far, incoming US president's pragmatic disengagement policy in Afghanistan could badly backfire.

4. Starbucks strike expands to more than 300 US stores: Union

   Strike over wages and staffing issues comes at one of the coffee chain's busiest times of the year.

5. What’s blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza?

   Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues that dehumanisation of Palestinians by Israel blocks peace efforts in Gaza.