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Islamic State in Europe: 14 arrested in Spain and Morocco on charges of recruiting fighters for Isis
Suspects detained in Madrid and a number of Moroccan cities.
Pictures show Isis destroying Temple of Baalshamin in Palmyra
Photos show militants rigging up 2,000-year-old structure with explosives and detonating them.
Isis: HIV-positive militants being assigned suicide attacks
At least 16 Isis militants infected by virus after having intercourse with sex slaves.
Theresa May promises to confront 'twisted ideologies' ahead of counter-extremism speech
The government's new counter-extremism strategy will confront "twisted ideologies".
Isis: UN Security Council hears heart-rending stories of gay victims who fled Syria
UN hears testimonies of how Isis constantly tracks people because of sexual orientation and persecutes them.
UK foreign secretary says Iran sanctions could be lifted next year as Tehran embassy reopens
UK says sanctions on Iran could be lifted in spring 2016.
Isis in Palmyra: Inside Islamic State's war on history in Iraq and Syria
As Hatra and Nimrud lie in ruins - could Palmyra be next?
Islamic State ground attacks kill 23 in Iraq Anbar province
Deaths add to 50 Iraq soldiers killed in other parts of the province two days ago.
Jihadi John threatens to return to Britain to continue 'cutting off heads'
Isis executioner appears unmasked for first time in one minute clip.
Wetherspoons customer 'disgusted' by offensive anti-Muslim poster in pub
Wetherspoons said the poster was displayed by a customer without the staff's knowledge.
Isis in Syria: Islamic State and other rebels now control most of the country
President Assad's defeat is expected soon as rebels control five-sixths of Syria.
White House: Islamic State deputy killed in US air strike
Fadhil Ahmad al-Hayali was instrumental in planning operations for the terror group.
Isis: Judge removes radicalised East London teenager from extremist parents
The 16-year-old was exposed to 'beheading images' and encouraged by her parents to become a Jihadi bride.
Isis in Syria: Islamic State bans TV and smashes up satellite dishes
Pro-Isis imams in Raqqa claim foreign television spreads lies.
Cost of war with Isis and US occupation triggers $6bn Iraqi bond issue
Bonds will be the first since 2006, when the government raised $2.7bn
Isis Egyptian affiliate Sinai Province 'responsible for kidnapping of Palestinians'
Four Palestinians have been abducted from a bus travelling from Gaza to Cairo.
Isis in Libya: Abdullah Al-Thinni rules out Arab League ground force against Sirte militants
However, Thinni welcomed the prospect of air strikes against the militant group.
Cairo blast: Six policemen injured as car bomb rocks Egyptian capital
Loud explosion went off in northern suburb of Shubra al-Khaima in the early hours of 20 August.
Isis planned attack on India? Ex-BBC journalist Tufail Ahmad blames Pakistan's intelligence service
He outlines his theories in an article for Open Magazine.
Nigeria: Boko Haram gunmen shoot fleeing villagers killing 150 people
Villagers surprised by jihadists on motorcycles were killed in most recent attack on Kukuwa-Gari village.
Isis: Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki blames fall of Mosul on Turkish 'conspiracy'
Claim comes day after Iraqi MPs called for former prime minister to be charged with negligence.
Islamic State calls on its followers to conquer Istanbul
Isis released a video calling for Turks to rebel and fight against the rule of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Isis in Libya: Arab League considers military coalition following Sirte atrocities
Extraordinary session of Arab League called by Libya tables military coalition against Isis militants.
US Air Force warns personnel not to share critical info online: 'Loose tweets destroy fleets'
Servicemen warned to be careful about what they share on social media to keep enemies from seeing it.
Isis: Former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki could face charges over fall of Mosul
Al-Maliki's sectarian policies blamed for boosting support for Isis in Sunni regions of Iraq.
Isis in Iraq: UN 'concerned' over mustard gas use by Islamic State militants
The mustard gas was most likely acquired in Syria from Assad Regime caches.
Isis in Libya: 12 beheaded and crucified by Islamic State in city of Sirte
Arab League consider military intervention after warnings from Libyan government.
Top Iraqi army commanders face courts martial for fleeing from Islamic State
High-ranking Iraqi army chiefs set to face trial for abandoning their positions when Isis overran Ramadi.
Isis: Pictures of Christian women held for ransom leaked online by terror group
It's feared the women may be sold as sex slaved if their families do not pay their ransom.
National Youth Theatre criticised for cancelling play on radicalisation of young Muslims
NYT says it cancelled 'Homegrown' due to concerns over its quality