Scott Walker out of presidential race
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker decides to end his campaign for US president amid dwindling contributions and plummeting poll numbers. BBC News – US & Canada
Craig Taylor
Burkina Faso coup chief in handover vow
The coup leader in Burkina Faso says he is ready to hand over power to transitional civilian authorities, as the army is reportedly marching on the capital. BBC News – Africa
Network Rail sell-off ‘on the table’
The executive asked to come up with a plan to revive Network Rail’s fortunes says she cannot rule out recommending privatisation. BBC News – Business
Kerry seeks push to end Syria conflict
US Secretary of State John Kerry calls for a fresh diplomatic push to end the Syria conflict, after talks in London with the UK’s Philip Hammond. BBC News – Middle East
Pope celebrates open-air Mass in Cuba
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in front of tens of thousands of Cubans in Havana, on his first visit to Communist-ruled island. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Labour plans slow rail nationalisation
Labour would renationalise the railways “line by line” if it formed the next government, says new leader Jeremy Corbyn. BBC News – UK