The Latest Breaking News from Islamic State

Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasing

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

Following a deadly attack in Mali's capital by al-Qaida linked militants, authorities there have temporarily closed livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that authorities associate with the militants

Swedish authorities have charged a 52-year-old woman associated with the Islamic State group with genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria — in the first such case of a person to be tried in the Scandinavian country

Swedish woman charged with genocide and war crimes against Yazidis in Syria, facing trial.

The long read: The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The consequences are still playing out

Washington is now seeking a Plan B after troops were ejected from sprawling, expensive bases in Niger.

Austrian security forces conduct raids on alleged extremists to prevent attacks on 9/11 anniversary, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorism.

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says that 364 repatriated children of French parents suspected of joining the Islamic State armed group in Syria and Iraq a decade ago are "doing well".

Austrian security forces carried out raids against 72 alleged Islamic extremists this week ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States

France's national counterterrorism prosecutor has said French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events.