Iraq war

Islamic militants take control of Mosul, one of Iraq’s largest cities, prompting the country’s prime minister to call for a state of emergency to be declared.

The Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war finally strikes a deal on publishing sensitive conversations between the UK and US leaders, clearing the way for the inquiry’s long-awaited report to be released.

The International Criminal Court is reopening an investigation into allegations of war crimes against the British Army in Iraq.

Tony Benn, who has died aged 88, appeared on our television screens over several decades – on the stump, addressing conferences, discussing his famous diairies, even interviewing Saddam Hussein.

Labour MP for 50 years, cabinet minister, socialist firebrand in opposition, anti-war demonstrator – Tony Benn was never at a loss for words, as his most striking quotes show.

Mick Brennan, who is competing in three skiing disciplines in the 2014 Winter Paralympics at Sochi, took up skiing after suffering serious injuries in a suicide attack in Iraq 10 years ago.

Former US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates tells Channel 4 News that a number of “serious mistakes” were made in Iraq but says: “‘we accomplished our mission”.

Human rights lawyers call for the International Criminal Court to investigate thousands of allegations of abuse by British forces in Iraq.

Iraq is descending into yet another bloody conflict. Thousands have fled the city of Fallujah, which is now held by militants. So what next for this blood-stained state? Lindsey Hilsum explains.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says America will help Iraq fight al-Qaeda-linked militants – but not with troops – after the government loses control of the key city of Fallujah.

A complex series of unanswered questions – Paul Mason looks at America’s sudden loss of diplomatic coherence and finds an uneasy Homeland.

As Iraq is hit by deadly bomb attacks, arguably the latest consequence of Western intervention, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt says it is up to Iraq’s political leaders to find a solution.

Former SAS sniper Sergeant Danny Nightingale walks free from a court martial after being convicted for a second time for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition.