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.

Counter-terrorism officers said the hostages' recollections helped "zero in" on three of the British captors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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