Islamic State (IS)

Almost ten years since the Islamic State launched a genocidal campaign against the Yazidis, women and children continue to be enslaved by the terror group.

Danielle Summer Mar 15, 2024

Isis have claimed responsibility for both attacks that have wounded more than 100.

Oli Gamp Apr 09, 2017

Bodies covered in bullet holes and flies are left on streets to send intimidating message.

Tareq Haddad Feb 07, 2017

Syrian rebels fighting Isis begin new attack on Raqqa, as questions over continuing US support grow.

Richard Cosgrove Feb 04, 2017

Ryan Lock is said to have put a rifle to his throat when ambushed by IS fighters.

Tareq Haddad Feb 01, 2017

The Moroccan national used his position to gain young people's trust.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 16, 2017

The battle to retake Iraq's second city from Isis could be complete within three months.

Tareq Haddad Jan 12, 2017

The State Department believes Alexanda Amon Kotey engaged in group's executions and 'exceptionally cruel' torture methods.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 10, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte recently said that "Isis seems to be everywhere", including among his family members.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 05, 2017

The police released images of the suspect on 2 January as the manhunt continues.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 03, 2017

A series of explosions has hit the Iraqi capital in the past three days.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 02, 2017

On-the-run gunman believed to originate from Central Asia.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 02, 2017

Russian military offered support to Turkish operation in al-Bab for the first time.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 30, 2016

A source told Turkish state-run news agency ceasefire could come into force after midnight on 29 December.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 28, 2016

Indiscriminate terrorist attacks are highly likely, warned the Foreign Office.

Tareq Haddad Dec 24, 2016

They died battling Islamists who earlier killed 10 people including a Canadian tourist

Tareq Haddad Dec 21, 2016

Victims' families say social media sites and YouTube help to support and finance Islamic State.

Tareq Haddad Dec 20, 2016

An ISIS-linked group has reportedly claimed responsibility but police have not confirmed terrorism.

Tareq Haddad Dec 20, 2016

The delivery of aid is irregular, and dependent on security conditions.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 19, 2016

Kurds refused to play after fans chanted 'Peshmerga is Isis' and 'Erbil is Isis'.

Tareq Haddad Dec 18, 2016

Police said the boy has been 'strongly religiously radicalised' by an 'unknown member' of Isis.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 16, 2016

Habara belonged to the 'Sinai State', an Islamist group that is affiliated to the Islamic State.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 15, 2016

Sir Stuart Peach told RUSI think tank militants are using the tactic to escape as they lose fight in Syria and Iraq.

Tareq Haddad Dec 15, 2016

Researchers found more than 5,500 items ranging from mortar rounds to rockets and explosives.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 14, 2016

The macabre discovery follows a suicide attack against a military base in the war-torn country.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 14, 2016

Recapture of Palmyra is reminder of threat the militant group still poses despite suffering setbacks.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 13, 2016

The airbase is 100km (62 miles) away from the Syrian-government controlled city of Homs.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 12, 2016

French and Tunisian dual citizen hailed murders of Tunisian politicians in Daesh propaganda videos.

Tareq Haddad Dec 11, 2016

Daesh fighters have entered from the north and west of the city, according to activists.

Tareq Haddad Dec 10, 2016

Pentagon official said the 50,000 figure was a 'conservative estimate'.

Tareq Haddad Dec 10, 2016