I may never return to Ireland, says ex-solider detained in Syria
A former Irish solider who went to live in Islamic State-controlled Syria has said she does not believe she will ever return to Ireland.
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Crew of Iranian supertanker held by Gibraltar bailed without charge
The captain, chief officer and two second officers of the Iranian supertanker Grace 1 arrested in an operation involving British Royal Marines have been conditionally bailed without charge, the Royal Gibraltar Police have said.
Royal Marines involved in ‘bold’ operation to seize supertanker bound for Syria
A detachment of Royal Marines was involved in a “bold” and “brave” operation to seize a supertanker suspected of carrying oil destined for Bashar Assad’s Syrian regime.
Royal Marines help seize supertanker carrying oil to Syria
A detachment of Royal Marines and the authorities in Gibraltar have seized a supertanker suspected of carrying oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions.
Father of woman killed fighting in Syria: ‘I should have done more’
The father of the first British woman to die fighting with Kurdish forces in Syria has said he will never come to terms with losing her and he “should have done more”.
British family of 12 suspected of joining Islamic State in Syria ‘all dead’
A British family of 12 suspected of joining Islamic State in Syria have all died, according to a relative.
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.
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.”
Photo of Syrian refugee using VR scoops top science photography prize
A photo showing a Syrian refugee using virtual reality has won a prestigious science photography prize.
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.
Joss Stone speaks of fear crossing border for Syria gig
Joss Stone has said she “is glad nothing bad happened” after crossing the border into Syria to perform in the war-torn country.
Rufus Jones hopes Syrian refugee show reminds people of ‘international responsibilities’
Rufus Jones has said he hopes his new show about a Syrian refugee who sneaks into the UK in a car boot reminds people “that we have international responsibilities”.
Danny Dyer wades into Shamima Begum controversy
Danny Dyer has waded into the Shamima Begum controversy – saying the teenager should be allowed back into the UK.
Wife of missing Japanese journalist makes tearful appeal
The wife of a Japanese journalist believed to have been kidnapped in Syria has made a tearful appeal for his release.
Extra funding awarded to help Syrian refugees integrate with Dundee community
Another round of funding has been awarded to a refugee charity to help displaced people from Syria integrate with the Dundee community.