BBC

1. Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course

   The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.

2. Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

   The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

3. Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says

   A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."

4. Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

   Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

5. Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

   The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.