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Schools are key to preventing Islamist radicalisation
Conservative ministers play into jihadists hands with a raft of new clampdowns that prioritise security over liberty.
BBC Isis name row prompts MP to ask public whether Islamic State should be called 'Daesh'
Conservative MP calls BBC, all media outlets and the government to switch Isis's name.
7/7 London bombing: What draws young people to extremism? Multi-faith group aims to find out
UK group Faith Matters will study why Isis has such a powerful lure on some young people.
War against Isis: White House says air strikes are to deny Islamic State a safe haven
Increased air strikes on Islamic State do not constitute a change in strategy.
Isis in Syria: Kurds deny claims that Jihadis have recaptured strategic town of Ayn Issa
Town captured a fortnight ago by anti-Islamists but intense fighting still taking place.
Isis: Israeli teachers arrested for 'spreading Islamic State propaganda'
Internal security agency Shin Bet says it held six suspected IS supporters in Bedouin village of Hura.
Isis: US-led coalition pounds Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa in Syria
Civilians killed along with Isis militants as bombs pound 'capital of the caliphate'.
Isis: Islamic State militants publicly destroy smuggled Palmyran statues
Photo report shows Isis taking hammers to shatter Palmyran statues smuggled in Aleppo province.
Britain's youngest ever female terror suspect: 15-year-old girl from east London arrested
Suspect is currently in custody at a central London police station pending further enquiries.
Isis: Fewer than 100 Syrian rebels remain after US training to take on Islamic State
Of 6,000 volunteers, only 100 remain after vetting and training.
Isis executes top commander for plotting coup against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Several Islamist supporters of Abu Usman al-Hassan have reportedly either fled or moved from Mosul after his execution.
Isis in Libya: Islamic State gives show of strength in coastal town of Harawa
Pickup trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns, are shown in images posted by supporters of the extremist group.
Isis in Syria: Islamic State beheads 2 women for sorcery reports Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
For the first time jihadist group executes two women along with husbands in Deir Ezzor on witchcraft and sorcery accusations
David Cameron: 'I wish the BBC would stop calling it Islamic State'
Prime Minister urges broadcaster to stop giving Isis undue credibility by calling it 'Islamic'.
Isis: Clamp down on wire transfers to disrupt terrorists, says counter terrorism boss
Changes to rules allowing no ID on transfers below £600 will aid police efforts.
Isis: Timeline of the Islamic State
IBTimes UK tracks main events since jihadi group declared a caliphate in Iraq and Syria.
Tunisia beach attack: David Cameron announces national minute of silence for victims
Minute of silence planned for 3 July at noon in memory of the victims of Sousse shooting.
Tunisia hotel attack: At least 5 Britons believed to be among 39 killed in Isis inspired assault
Medical authorities have confirmed 37 died in the attack; the death toll has risen throughout the day.
Terror attacks: Dozens dead in vicious day as Isis marks one year of caliphate
The attacks hit Tunisia, Kuwait, France and Somalia in a day of bloodshed marking first year of Islamic State.
France on alert after spate of Islamist terror attacks takes deadly toll in 2015
A man carrying an Islamist flag joins attackers from Islamic State targeting France
Anonymous criticises US courts for cracking down on piracy but ignoring Isis websites
US courts force shut down of music streaming websites but Anonymous claims they ignore Isis sites.
Isis: Sadistic Islamic State video shows executions by drowning, explosive beheading and RPG fire
BREAKING: Islamic State footage from Iraq's Nineveh province shows spies being executed in barbaric ways.
Isis tunnel found as Kurdish YPG forces advance deeper into Syria
Kurdish People's Protection Units seize Liwa 93 military base near Ain Issa.
Syria Druze: Caught in the crosshairs of jihadi insurgents fighting Assad
Members of the 10th-century branch of Shi'ite Islam face the prospect of mass persecution..
Isis: UK sends £600,000 worth of bandages to Kurds fighting Islamic State
Having already provided machine guns and ammunition, Britain now sends tourniquets.
Isis: US divided over how to defeat Islamic State amid warnings of a 'new Vietnam'
A year after Isis established 'Caliphate', US divided over whether escalation or containment is best to defeat group.
Syria conflict: Isis has 'planted explosives around ancient sites at Palymyra'
Isis previously denied it would destroy ancient ruins but Palmyra is now 'hostage in their hands'.
Isis: Draconian regime of Islamic State will persist while the 'toxic beast' continues to be fed
A year after Mosul fell under Islamic State control, it is too early to call time on the caliphate.
Yemen: Isis claims responsibility for car bombs in Sana'a
At least 50 people were killed or injured at mosques and the headquarters of Yemen's dominant Houthi group.
Isis: People trafficking, smuggling and punitive taxes boost Islamic State economy
Islamic State has had to become more creative with its financing as oil revenue declines.