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'Selfie terrorist' arrested at Stansted airport wanted to fight for Isis in Syria
Police swooped on Aweys Shikhey as he tried to board a flight from Stansted to Turkey, where he hoped to make his way to Syria and fight for Isis.
German teen Isis bride gets six years in Iraqi jail after running away at 15
Linda Wenzel joined Isis aged 15 after being groomed online. Iraqi troops captured her hiding in the rubble of Mosul last summer as they liberated the city.
Air strikes killed more Afghan civilians in 2017 than any other year since 2009
The number of air strikes conducted by international and Afghan air forces "increased significantly" in 2017, the UN says, killing 295 civilians and injuring 336.
Radical Indonesian Islamic cleric indicted for Jakarta bombing, faces death penalty
The prosecutor told the court that Aman Abdurrahman had pledged allegiance to Isis.
Will Trump administration accept Afghan Taliban's talks offer to end the 17-year-long war?
Afghan Taliban issues a rare open letter addressing Americans and "peace-loving Congressmen" to urge the White House in holding dialogue.
Isis-inspired delivery driver planned to kill the Queen and David Cameron, court told
Aweys Shikhey, 38, from Tottenham, north London, was described as 'a terrorist hiding in plain sight' as the Old Bailey heard he also wanted to gun down Spurs supporters with AK47.
Has Isis been destroyed on the Internet?
Recruiting and radicalising supporter online could soon become a thing of the past for the Islamic militant group
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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".
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.
'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.
Operation Olive Branch in pictures: Turkey's assault on Afrin, Kurdish enclave in Syria
Turkey's president says Operation Olive Branch is progressing "successfully" and will continue until the last "terrorist" is eliminated.
Jihadi bride arrested at Heathrow after returning to UK with child born under Isis in Syria
A jihadist bride arrested at Heathrow with her son is understood to be the first to return to Britain with a child born under Islamic State in Syria.
Wheelchair-riding Isis suicide bomber says goodbye to his crying children before launching attack
A wheelchair-bound jihadi suicide bomber caused devastation at a Syrian airbase, according to Isis propaganda.
Guests 'screaming and fleeing like crazy:' Hostage describes horror of Afghan terror attack
Afghan troops dropped onto a hotel roof rescue hostages from a terror attack, while other guests used bed sheets to scale down walls from windows.
German rapper 'Deso Dogg' killed while fighting for Isis in Syria
A once famous German rapper has died following an air strike in Syria. "Deso Dogg" joined the Islamic State in 2014.
UK to join forces with France to fight Islamist militants in north Africa
The UK will send military helicopters to help the French tackle Islamist extremists in Africa. A summit in Sandhurst later this week may see closer cross-Channel military ties.
Isis plot to blow up Statue of Liberty and 'crush non-believers' foiled
Munther Omar Saleh planned terror attack in New York using pressure-cooker bombs after instruction by British Isis recruiter.
Teenage jihadis who prepared to fight for Isis with paintball were arrested after school tip-off
A group of teenagers from London had planned to travel to Syria via Turkey only for their school to notify anti-terror police.