Pete Buttigieg to pull out of Democratic race for White House

The 38-year-old became the first openly gay major-party presidential candidate last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51700771

Maslenitsa festival: Belarus soldiers' show of strength

The intriguing festival that's been celebrated for two thousand years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51700042

Climate change: Australian summers 'twice as long as winters'

New weather data analysis says climate change has led to major increases in summer temperatures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51697803

Israel elections: Will the Arab Israeli vote swing the third election in a year?

Many feel their rights have been eroded by right wing governments, and some are refusing to vote.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51676580

China Uighurs 'moved into factory forced labour' for foreign brands

A report says China has moved minority Muslims into factory jobs, where their freedom is restricted.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51697800

Syria war: Turkey intensifies Idlib onslaught after air strike

Turkey, which backs the Syrian opposition, targets government forces after a spike in tensions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51697980

Coronavirus: Staff force Louvre closure over infection fears

The Paris museum remains shut amid "real concern" among staff over the growing number of infections.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51697644

Coronavirus: South Korea churches halt services as cases soar

Catholic churches are closed across the country, which is battling the worst outbreak outside China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51695649

Greece blocks 10,000 migrants at Turkey border

The influx has come since Turkey vowed to open its doors for migrants to travel the EU.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51695468

Climate change: Warm winter ruins German ice wine harvest

Temperatures in Germany's wine-growing regions were not cold enough to produce the dessert wine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51695464

Afghan conflict: President Ashraf Ghani rejects Taliban prisoner release

Ashraf Ghani says he has not pledged to free 5,000 militants, as stated in a key US-Taliban deal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51695370

Malaysia gets new PM, Muhyiddin Yassin, after week of turmoil

Muhyiddin Yassin has been sworn in after the unexpected resignation of 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51695463

Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus

Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50003559