The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

How exactly has Britain supported Israel’s military assault on Gaza? The public has a right to know

When I was Labour leader, the Chilcot report condemned the party for its disastrous war in Iraq. We need a similar inquiry now, says MP Jeremy Corbyn

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

Archaeologists solve mystery of Iraq’s huge network of ridges and canals

The researchers reviewed images from the 1960s showing the remains of more than 7,000 massive ridges

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

So-called Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian forces since fall of al-Assad

The extremist group, which once controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq, has opposed the new authority in Damascus led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once the head of al-Qaeda's Syria branch.

Euronews · May 30, 2025

Washington Court Holds (2-1) Prosecutors Didn't Improperly "Play[] into Religious or Cultural Prejudices" in Trial of Iraqi Immigrant Husband for Murdering Wife

Some short excerpts from yesterday's long opinion in State v. Darraji (Wash. App.), written by Judge Tracy Staab and joined… The post Washington Court Holds (2-1) Prosecutors Didn't Improperly "Play[] into Religious or Cultural Prejudices" in Trial of Iraqi Immigrant Husband for Murdering Wife appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 23, 2025

“Some people act like that line is nonsense, and I just don't understand that”: How the Killers’ misunderstood classic drew on a struggle with faith - and an MTV presenter’s time with Iraq war veterans

The Killers’ most euphoric song was fuelled by spiritual uncertainty, a reach for U2-level stature and a late night bar chat with an MTV presenter

MusicRadar · May 17, 2025

Gaza dominates Arab League Summit as leaders push for ceasefire and pledge to work on reconstruction

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and UN General-Secretary António Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction.

Euronews · May 17, 2025

Arab League calls for funds to rebuild Gaza at summit in Baghdad

The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025

'Quite enigmatic': Rare stone carving of Assyrian king surrounded by gods discovered in Iraq

A massive stone carving featuring an Assyrian ruler and several deities has been found in Iraq.

LiveScience · May 14, 2025

Irene Gill obituary

Other lives: Childhood refugee from Nazi Germany who later welcomed refugees from Yemen and Iraq to her home

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Insane Asylum Seekers review – likably droll telling of generational trauma

Laith Elzubaidi’s autobiographical one-man play explores the lingering pain of his family’s flight from Iraq with a standup’s humour

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025