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Isis and Islamic State news and updates in global fight against terror

Conflict

Iraq desperately needs $90bn to repair war-torn country following Isis battles

Around 138,000 houses and flats have been damaged or completely destroyed by the bitter conflict, say experts.

Feb 12, 2018

By Roger Baird

Iraq Islamic State

Society

Isis 'Beatles: Captured fighters should return to UK for torture and beheading trials

Two Britons, accused of being infamous Isis killers in the cell nicknamed The Beatles, should stand trial in the UK, Lord Carlile said.

Feb 11, 2018

By Lydia Smith

Islamic State Syria

Crime

ISIS Beatles: How two young Londoners became part of the notoriously brutal cell

The foursome of British Isis fighters were dubbed 'The Beatles' by their captives due to their distinctive British accents.

Feb 10, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

Jihadi John has been confirmed dead by militant Islamic group Daesh in propaganda magazine Dabiq

Conflict

British Isis fighters who were in brutal group dubbed the Beatles 'captured in Syria'

Two Isis fighters who were dubbed part of the Beatles have reportedly been captured in Syria. Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh were detained by Kurdish forces.

Feb 8, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Syria

Politics

US pressures Nato for anti-Isis Iraq pledge as Shia groups demand western withdrawal

Nato is considering a renewed commitment to a long-term training mission in Iraq as the US puts pressure on its European allies to help hold the country against Isis militants.

Feb 7, 2018

By David Brennan

NATO Iraq Islamic State Afghanistan

Crime

Teacher showed pupils Isis videos in class 'to give better view' of extremists

Umar Haque on trial at the Old Bailey accused of plotting string of terror attacks in UK admits wanting to give 'more holistic' view of Isis.

Feb 5, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

Politics

How effective is Turkish military's Kurdish offensive in Syria's Afrin?

Turkish military faces its deadliest day in Operation Olive Branch as seven soldiers die during clashes with YPG Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin region.

Feb 4, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Turkey Islamic State

Technology

Apple boots secure chat app Telegram from its iOS store over 'inappropriate content'

Secure chat app Telegram and a newer version of the software called Telegram X were both removed from Apple's iOS App store Wednesday (31 January), with little explanation.

Feb 1, 2018

By Jason Murdock

IOS Theresa May

Conflict

50 suspected Isis fighters have landed in Italy, Interpol warns

50 battle-hardened Isis fighters feared to have entered Italy and may be attempting to infiltrate other parts of Europe, Interpol has warned.

Jan 31, 2018

By Josh Robbins

ISIL Islamic State

Afghanistan Kabul military academy attack

Politics

US is relocating Isis from Middle East to Afghanistan: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei

The Iranian leader alleged creating instability in war-torn Afghanistan through the Isis is necessary to justify Washington's security presence.

Jan 30, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Iran Afghanistan Islamic State

Conflict

'Slit their throats, watch them die': Isis releases new video calling for action against the West

The new footage was shared across various social media platforms in a bid to make up for the terror group's massive defeats in Syria and Iraq.

Jan 30, 2018

By Lara Rebello

Islamic State

Crime

Muslim convert ex-soldier pledged allegiance to Isis before execution-style killing of security guard

Ex-soldier Joshua Cummings, 38, was found guilty of the first-degree murder of 56-year-old Scott Von Lanken, a transit guard, in Denver last year.

Jan 27, 2018

By William Watkinson

ISIL Islamic State

Society

Davos 2018: Theresa May attacks encrypted app Telegram, calling it a 'home for terrorists'

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will use her speech during the World Economic Forum Thursday (25 January) to attack encrypted chat app Telegram for being "home to criminals".

Jan 25, 2018

By Jason Murdock

Theresa May

Turkey Shells US-backed Kurdish Militia In Syria's Afrin

Politics

Will Turkish and US forces end up in a direct face-off in Syria's Afrin during Kurdish offensive?

Presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call discussing Turkey's ongoing military campaign in Syria.

Jan 25, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Donald Trump Turkey Islamic State

Crime

'Sleep with one eye open': London man found guilty of encouraging terrorism through jihad videos

Gary Staples was found guilty of eight charges relating to terrorism after police discovered multiple homemade videos in support of the Islamic State at his home in South Norwood.

Jan 25, 2018

By Lara Rebello

Islamic State