Sophie travels to Lebanon to meet Syrian women and child refugees
The Countess of Wessex has met Syrian women and child refugees in Lebanon as she carried out the first official royal visit to the Middle Eastern country.
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Tearful mother describes moment Jihadi Jack said ‘Mum, I’m in Syria’
The mother of a young Muslim convert dubbed Jihadi Jack wept in court as she described her fears for her son after he called to say: “Mum, I’m in Syria.”
Javid accused of ‘human fly-tipping’ over decision on Shamima Begum citizenship
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has been accused of “human fly-tipping” over his decision to revoke the British citizenship of runaway Islamic State bride Shamima Begum.
Parents of ‘Jihadi Jack’ sent him money for his ‘grand adventure’, court told
The parents of a young man dubbed Jihadi Jack sent him money after he embarked on a “grand adventure”, a court has heard.
Pair jailed for planning to join Islamic State
Two friends convicted of preparing for terrorist acts in support of the so-called Islamic State after trying to reach Syria have been jailed.
Dozen Syrian children dead in latest ceasefire breach
A dozen children have been killed in Syria the latest breach of a fragile ceasefire.
Shamima Begum could face capital punishment in Bangladesh – foreign minister
Runaway Islamic State bride Shamima Begum could face the death penalty for involvement in terrorism if she goes to Bangladesh, the country’s foreign minister has said.
Islamic State terror risk remains despite collapse in Syria, MI5 chief warns
Britain still faces a major threat from Islamic State-inspired terrorism despite the fall of the so-called caliphate in Syria, the head of MI5 has warned.
IS bride is entitled to apply for legal aid, says Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has defended the right of Islamic State (IS) bride Shamima Begum to apply for legal aid after being stripped of her British citizenship.
Legal aid for IS teenager Shamima Begum makes me uncomfortable – Jeremy Hunt
The Foreign Secretary has said giving Shamima Begum access to legal aid to challenge the decision to deprive her of UK citizenship would make him “very uncomfortable”.
Red Cross believes New Zealand nurse kidnapped in Syria may still be alive
A New Zealand nurse has been held captive by the Islamic State group in Syria for almost six years – information long kept secret for fear her life might be at risk.