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Isis: Over 300 Islamic State fighters have returned to Britain sparking fears of Orlando-style attack
Experts warn mentally unstable individuals could be used by the returning fighters for lone-wolf attacks.
Libya: Dozens killed in ammunition store explosion east of Tripoli
Explosion at ammunition store in Garabulli follows a confrontation between locals and Isis militants.
France: Alleged associates of jihadist who killed police commander and partner are arrested
Three had allegedly carried out surveillance of police officers.
Belgium: Police free six arrested in connection with 2015 failed train terror attack
In August 2015 incident attacker was foiled by passengers on the Amsterdam to Paris service.
Jordanian soldiers killed and injured as car bomb explodes at defences on Syrian border
Army sources said the attack took place at an earthen barrier that runs along the Jordanian border.
Brussels terror alert: Man with 'fake suicide belt' arrested as City 2 shopping centre closed
Police were notified of a suspicious situation at 5.30am on 21 June.
Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines agree on trilateral maritime action against Islamist piracy
Southeast Asian nations to designate separate shipping corridor for commercial vessels for better security.
Philippines police confirm 'severed head' found in Jolo belongs to Robert Hall
The confirmation came following DNA analysis of the recovered severed head.
Isis beheads 4-year-old girl then forces mother to soak hands in her blood after 'swearing to Allah'
Isis implements its version of Sharia Law in their so-called 'caliphate' in Syria and Iraq.
Isis militants drive out Syrian regime troops from Raqqa in fierce counter-offensive battle
In a bloody counter attack, Islamic State militants have killed dozens of Syrian regime fighters.
Fighting Isis with computer code: Professor builds software to combat Daesh propaganda
The non-profit Counter Extremism Project (CEP) aims to curb spread of terrorist content on social media.
EU crackdown on illegal arms trafficking via Libya to Isis militia
A divisive civil war in Libya has provided IS with a foothold North Africa.
Battle for Fallujah: Video of Iraqi forces storming streets held by Isis for two years
Weeks of fighting in Fallujah have taken their toll with over 80,000 civilians fleeing the city.
Battle for Fallujah: Photos of Iraqi troops inside former Islamic State stronghold
Iraqi forces recapture parts of the centre of Fallujah, a Daesh base for two years.
Turkish artillery and coalition air strikes pound Isis positions, killing 23 militants
The attacks were said to pre-empt a Daesh attack following months of rocket attacks.
Exodus from Fallujah as thousands flee Isis in 'humanitarian disaster'
80,000 civilians flee the Iraqi city following a four-week battle between Daesh, Iraqi and Coalition forces.
Sniper kills two Isis terrorists 'with one bullet' during car bomb operation says SAS source
The incident allegedly occurred last month while SAS troops were training Libyan militia groups.
Terror plot against football fans foiled in Belgium
Three men charged with terror offences for allegedly planning attack during Belgium-Ireland Euro 2016 clash.
How Syrian and Yazidi women refugees are rebuilding their lives after escaping Isis
Displaced women are setting up businesses in Iraqi Kurdistan after escaping Islamic State
Isis extremists crucify three men after giving them 70 lashes for breaking Ramadan fast
The men were reportedly handed the medieval punishment for not observing the Islamic holy month.
Belgian police detain 12 people on suspicion of planning fresh attacks
Belgian police received a tip-off about a group of Islamic State (Isis) fighters headed for Europe.
Isis: Terror group share sickening images of suspected thief's hand and foot being amputated
The terror group are known for meting out barbaric punishments and sharing the sick images online.
Yazidi women that escaped Isis brutality now giving birth in Iraq refugee camps
EU and UN have characterised what happened to the religious sect as a genocide.
Nigeria: Boko Haram steps up propaganda with new radio station to 'tell own story'
Radio station will be used to recruit, brainwash and counter government reports, says terrorism expert.
John McCain says President Obama is 'directly responsible' for the Orlando nightclub shooting
The Senator's comments come as Obama visited to Orlando to meet with survivors and the victims' families.
War on Isis: 2-year-old boy shot dead in mother's arms by sniper as they fled Fallujah
The city has seen up to 42,000 people flee since the Iraqi army started their operation in May
Philippines looking into reports of kidnapping of 4 Malaysians in volatile region
Local reports suggest 4 Malaysians were kidnapped in waters frequented by Abu Sayyaf Islamists.
Donald Trump tweets Breitbart story claiming President Obama is Isis supporter
The presumptive GOP nominee previously suggested the president was involved with terrorists.
Russia: Gay couple 'arrested' after signing book of condolence for Orlando victims
Islam Abdullabeckov and Felix Glyukman were visiting the US Embassy in Moscow.
German rapper Deso Dogg dubbed 'Isis Goebbels' survived US air strike say spies
Denis Cuspert, who had threatened Barack Obama and was thought to have been killed in an air strike in Syria