Coronavirus restrictions are set to be eased in England following a review of the latest data. Boris Johnson, who is under pressure over Downing Street parties held during lockdown, is expected to make an announcement later about changes to the rules. The measures under Plan B - which include advice to work from home, Covid passes and face coverings - are due to expire next week. So far, the picture looks "encouraging", the government says, with cases falling. Although, it says, any decision on the changes will be "finely balanced". With every passing day, the Covid data is looking better, says our health correspondent Nick Triggle. But with more mixing being done, there's no guarantee infections levels and hospital pressures will keep falling, he adds. This comes amid a warning from the World Health Organization to world leaders that the pandemic "is nowhere near over".
The expected announcement about restrictions comes as the prime minister continues to face questions over his leadership, particularly from parts of his own party. The row over lockdown parties at No 10 continue, Mr Johnson insists he wasn’t warned a drinks event on 20 May 2020 could be in breach of Covid rules and an investigation is under way. Many Conservatives say they want to wait for the outcome before making any decisions. But Mr Johnson will appear at the despatch box at Prime Minister's Questions later, well aware that a group of Tory MPs are believed to be preparing to submit letters of no confidence in him. It needs to be 54 letters from Tory MPs to trigger a leadership contest. Only seven are known to have done so, so far, but one MP told the BBC they thought the threshold could be reached shortly. Our political editor Laura Kuenssberg has looked at whether the "pork pie plot" - named after the MP for Rutland and Melton (home of the pork pie) - is a serious threat to the prime minister.

The US Capitol riot, seen as an attack on the seat of American democracy, was stoked by falsehoods about mass voter fraud. Trump supporters stormed the building on 6 January 2021 as Congress certified Joe Biden’s presidential election victory. Investigations are taking place and hundreds of people have been arrested. Now the congressional panel, which is investigating, has issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. He is said to have travelled the US after the 2020 election to promote the baseless claim that Mr Trump had won the vote. Three other Trump associates have also been issued with the summons. They have been ordered to hand over documents and sit for depositions on 8 February. It’s not clear whether they will comply, but if they don't, they could be held in contempt of Congress and face possible criminal prosecution.

Tonga’s been struggling to communicate with the world after a volcano erupted, which then triggered a tsunami. It’s caused widespread devastation - illustrated here with before and after scenes, which show homes have been destroyed and many places covered in a thick layer of ash. Three people have died, including a British national and teams are working to get supplies to the Pacific island. Tonga hasn’t been able to communicate with the outside world since Saturday’s eruption severed the country's only underwater sea cable in two places. It has established some external contact using a few satellite phones mainly held by foreign embassies. But New Zealand officials say it’s going to take at least four weeks to fix the cable. Read more here.

A "plot to ditch" the prime minster leads the Daily Mirror and several other front pages this morning. It’s been named the "pork pie plot" because the MP for Melton Mowbray is one of the Tories involved, the paper reports. The Guardian says the "clamour to oust" Boris Johnson is growing as MPs from his party seek a confidence vote. It’s "red wall" Tory MPs teaming up to topple him, the Times claims. However the prime minister is looking to head off the rebellion. This plot from rebels comes as Plan B Covid restrictions are to be scrapped, the Daily Telegraph says. Meanwhile, the Daily Express declares the situation "a sorry state". Read the newspaper review in full here.

From the Humayun's Tomb in India to the tallest skyscraper in Europe, photographers have been capturing creative constructions. A spiral staircase in a deserted manor, a polar bear mural on a snowy backdrop and a seemingly abandoned construction site were also among the inspirational images. Here they are.
Speaking of buildings, we’ve had a peek around a villa in Rome worth €471m ($535m), which has the only mural by artist Caravaggio. Here’s a look around what could be the most valuable house in the world, which no-one wanted to buy.
And finally, in case you missed it, here are some pictures of the first full moon of the year captured alongside some stunning landscapes and buildings. It’s known as the Wolf Moon and is thought to refer to the time of year when wolves are more vocal, ahead of the February breeding season. Take a look.

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