Islamic State
Syria rebels set up camp for IS defectors
A secret internment camp for former Islamic State militants and their families has been established in Syria.
Auckland man loses appeal on jail term for IS material
An Auckland man sent to jail for having objectionable material from Islamic State has had his appeal dismissed.
US strike 'kills IS propaganda chief'
A US air strike has killed one of Islamic State's most senior leaders, Wa'il Adil Hasan Salman al-Fayad, in Syria, the Pentagon says.
Expert warns Isis defeat means dispersal of jihadists
Lowy Institute analyst Rodger Shanahan warns the defeat of Isis in Iraq and Syria is likely to result in the dispersal of battle hardened terrorists throughout the world. Audio
Sydney stabbing inspired by Islamic State - NSW police
A 22-year-old man charged with a terrorist attack in south-west Sydney was inspired by the so-called Islamic State group, New South Wales police say.
Planning for a post Islamic State Iraq
The days of Islamic State controlling large swaths of territory and major cities in Iraq and Syria appear to be numbered with an assault one of its last strongholds, the Iraqi city of Mosul, expected… Audio
Islamic State issues chilling new threats to kill Australians
Islamic State uses new online propaganda magazine to issue a chilling call to action to 'lone wolf' type followers to kill Australians in some of the nations most iconic venues. We talk to a… Audio
IS claims wave of Syria bombings that kills dozens
At least 40 people have been killed in bombings in mainly government-held areas of Syria, state media report.
Islamic State: Abu Muhammad al-Adnani 'killed in Aleppo'
One of the longest-serving and most prominent leaders of so-called Islamic State has been killed in Aleppo, IS-affiliated media say.
Yemen suicide attack claimed by IS 'kills dozens' in Aden
At least 60 people have been killed in a suicide car bombing at a military facility in the southern Yemen city of Aden, doctors say.
Libyan forces advance into final IS strongholds in Sirte
Libyan government forces are closing in on the last Islamic State militant holdouts in the coastal city of Sirte. Video, Audio
Turkey bombs IS positions inside Syria
Turkey has begun a military offensive to drive Islamic State militants out of Northern Syria.
Islamic State Sinai leader dead in airstrike, Egypt says
The head of Islamic State's Sinai branch has been killed in an air strike, along with dozens of its fighters, Egypt says.
US launches air strikes on Islamic State in Libya
The US has carried out air strikes on Islamic State positions in Libya, following a request by the United Nations-backed government there.
Killers of French priest claimed IS allegiance
Another terror attack overnight in France. Two men stormed into a church service in the northern city of Rouen and slit the eldery priest's throat during his morning service. Audio
IS claims attack against Afghan protesters
Afghanistan is observing a day of national mourning following an attack on a protest march in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed 80 people and wounded 230.
Nice attacker had accomplices - prosecutor
Fresh information about last week's deadly truck attack in the French city of Nice shows the attack had been planned for months and the attacker had accomplices.
Indonesia fears revenge after Santoso killed
Indonesian forces are on high alert for reprisal attacks after the country's most-wanted militant was killed this week, officials say.
German train attack: IS flag found in teen's room
An Islamic State flag has been found in the home of a teenager who attacked passengers with an axe on a train in southern Germany, officials say.
Egypt blocks UN statement on Turkey after failed coup attempt
The failed coup attempt in Turkey which led to more than 250 deaths has also resulted in 6000 people being detained, with the country's justice minister saying the judicial process would continue. Audio