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The Trump presidency comes to an end at midday on 20 January (Washington time). Two weeks after the storming of the Capitol he is leaving the White House with his popularity ratings at an all-time low. He will not be attending the inauguration of his successor. Some commentators would like Trump and his presidency to simply be forgotten; others warn that this is precisely what should not happen.

The nine French Muslim associations belonging to the umbrella organisation CFCM agreed on a Charter of Principles for Islam in France at the weekend. The agreement came after months of President Macron urging them to take a stand against Islamism. Commentators praise the charter for managing to avoid discrimination while still adopting a clear stance - but also voice doubts about its effectiveness.

Many people hear the latest figures on coronavirus deaths even before breakfast, as breaking news on their smartphones or the radio. As a society, this means we are thinking about death again, more than we have for a long time - even those of us who have not yet lost any relatives or friends to the virus. What effect does this have? And is it not legitimate to want to suppress thoughts of mortality?

After months of protests the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has stripped Belarus of the right to co-host the World Championship this year. Commentators welcome this outcome but are not happy about the way it came about.