BBC World News

1. Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

   The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

2. Trump says 'it would be great' if US 'didn't have to use' military force on Iran

   The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.

3. Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities

   Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.

4. Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts

   The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.

5. Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties

   The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.