Markdown HTML conversion causes rendering issues

[CeesJol]

Two examples

Example 1:

Newline is ignored.

- pls work  

**bold**

Should become:

• pls work

bold

(on multiple lines)

Yet becomes:

• pls work bold

(on one line)

Example 2:

Newline is ignored and random indentation.

GPA: 7

Vereniging
Blabla

Should become:
GPA: 7

Vereniging
Blabla

But becomes:
GPA: 73456Vereniging
      Blabla