Twin suicide bombings rocked a busy market in liberated east Mosul on Monday, as Iraqi forces prepare to launch an offensive against the IS-held west of the city.
In-depth: When the Islamic State group arrived in his town, Dr Ahmad knew he must stay to look after all those who needed his help, reports Gareth Browne.
US ground troops are supporting a renewed push by Iraqi forces, amid firefights between the Islamic State group's Iraqi and foreign fighters, reports Gareth Browne from Mosul.
Exclusive: Mounting evidence shows Mosul acted as a hub for Russian-speaking operatives of the Islamic State group, Gareth Browne reports from Iraq's second-largest city.
Iraqi special forces made rapid gains on Thursday after having breached the Mosul city limits a day earlier, but concerns are growing of a manpower shortage on the front lines.
