Polish forces turn water cannon on migrants at Belarusian border
Lukashenko to hold second call with Merkel amid migrant crisis
EU agrees fresh Belarus sanctions, hitting Irish leasing companies
Belarus regime has flown in 18,000 people from Middle East to provoke tensions, says Coveney
Biden agrees to terminate US combat mission in Iraq by year-end
US looks forward to ‘full and fair’ polls in Iraq in October and continuing strategic dialogue
Yazidi children still traumatised by ordeal at hands of Isis
Survivors of horrific crimes face a legacy of terror, says Amnesty International
Killing of Suleimani ‘a significant strategic setback’ to Trump administration’s goals
Senior US diplomat says killing weakened chance of better nuclear deal, of reversing Iran’s influence and of weakening the regime
Trump pulls back from war with Iran but instability to continue
US president’s actions have made Iran’s place in the world more volatile and unstable
London warns US against attacking cultural sites in Iraq
Johnson avoids criticising killing of Suleimani and urges Iraq to allow troops remain
Questions raised about timing of Trump’s strike on Suleimani
Analysis: Iranian general’s killing may be one of Trump’s most dangerous decisions
Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey imposed over Syrian incursion
US president says Ankara has agreed permanent ceasefire after its pause in operations
Islamic State re-emerges as guerilla force in Syria and Iraq
Terror group still poses threat as it takes advantage of political instability to rebuild
New laws needed to allow Irish prisoners abroad return home
Most of the 29 prisoners awaiting transfer are in the UK
Kurds offer to suspend independence vote and hold talks with Baghdad
Iraq says military campaign to continue after ‘illegal’ Kurdish independence referendum
Kurdish leaders ask for world’s help as 100,000 flee Kirkuk
UN concerned at reports of Kurds being forcibly displaced as Iraqi army advances
Iraqi forces advance on Isis-held city of Tal Afar
Military leaders confident of recapturing one of last remaining Islamic State strongholds
Trump faces perilous range of options in dealing with North Korea
‘This wouldn’t end well. The United States would win, but it would be ugly’
Iran-Iraq military accord will raise US concerns
Trump administration worried about Iran’s growing influence in Syria, Yemen and Iraq
Iraq declares end of Isis ‘caliphate’ after capture of Mosul mosque
Prime minister says terror group has fallen after eight-month battle reaches denouement
Iraqi forces seize more ground in Mosul from Islamic State
Iraqi prime minister sees victory announcement shortly as forces battle militants in Old City
Shock and anger in Mosul after Isis destroys historic mosque
Destruction of Grand al-Nuri Mosque and its famous minaret came as Iraqi forces closed in
Islamic State urges followers to attack ‘apostate’ nations
Terror group calls on adherents to launch global raids during holy month of Ramadan
Mastermind behind Charlie Hebdo killings may still be alive
Isis strategist Boubaker el-Hakim could have survived US drone strike, says Iraqi military
After Islamic State what comes next?
Even if Isis is defeated, the attraction of its ideology is unlikely to disappear
Iraqi violinist returns to Mosul to play concert at shrine
Ameen Mukdad was forced into hiding when Islamic State took control of his home city
Mosul air strikes by US-led coalition leave ‘panorama of destruction’
Deaths of many civilians in fight against Isis described by Iraqi commander as ‘normal thing’
UN ‘stunned’ by multiple civilian casualties in Iraq
Iraqi forces pause Mosul push over concern about residents trapped in the besieged city
UN says ‘worst yet to come’ for 400,000 trapped in Mosul
Food and water running out as many fear fleeing because of Isis snipers and landmines
Isis chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi flees Mosul, say coalition forces
Location of wanted ‘caliph’ unknown, but sources believe leader lying low in the desert
Mosul victims treated for chemical agents as civilians flee
Iraqi forces report capture of another district as fight against Isis pushes towards city centre
Iraqi forces close in on Isis-held Mosul government buildings
Civilians fleeing towards government lines as Islamic State fighters set fire to homes
Inside Mosul: The fight against Isis proceeds, room by room
Militants remaining in Iraqi city captured in June 2014 are there to fight to the death
Iraqi forces enter Mosul from north for first time
US troops in more visible support role in new phase of operation to recapture city from Isis
Palmyra again in sights for Syrian army after Aleppo engagement
Islamic State recapture of ancient city demonstrates that regime military is overstretched
Iraqi troops look to break Isis resistance after reclaiming Nimrud
Government forces surround Mosul and recapture former capital of Assyrian empire
Iraqi forces preparing advance on south Mosul
Airport offensive would increase pressure on Islamic State militants holding the city
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