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- Who is Andrzej Poczobut and why did Belarus release him? May 3, 2026Last Tuesday the Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut was released by Belarus as part of a prisoner exchange with Poland. A fierce critic of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's regime, Mr Poczobut was sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in 2023. So why was he released now?
- Japan contains large wildfires after 11-day battle May 3, 2026Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said.
- 'Landscape incinerated' after week of wildfires in NI May 3, 2026A week of fires in upland areas of Northern Ireland has left an "incinerated landscape" affecting wildlife and walkers, conservationists say.
- Watch: Young voices on the big issues in Dublin Central May 3, 2026With wars, protests, crises and cuts dominating the news cycle, there's no shortage of issues for people to be concerned about.
- Made in Europe: The EU plan that has angered China May 3, 2026The European Union is looking to upend some of its rules to try to encourage companies to make more products in Europe, but China isn't happy about the plan, writes Adam Maguire.
- Man charged over death of Indigenous girl in Australia May 3, 2026Police in Australia's Northern Territory have said they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the five-year-old's death sparked violent clashes in an outback town.
- US plans to cut troop numbers in Germany 'way down' May 3, 2026US President Donald Trump doubled down on the United States decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war.
- Israel issues new evacuation warnings in south Lebanon May 3, 2026Israel's military has issued new evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon for villages beyond the area it occupies, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
- Three arrested over Offaly fire released without charge May 2, 2026Three people who were arrested, as part of an investigation into the deaths of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in Co Offaly last year, have been released without charge.
