An eight strong volunteer unit of former British servicemen (some of them are former SAS soldiers and they fought in Bosnia and Kosovo) are preparing to travel to Syria to fight against militants from the Islamic State terrorist organisation. (Daily Mail)

They have decided to be called International Volunteer Force. They are among a growing band of foreign fighters, including Americans, British, Australian and French volunteers, who are lining up to fight against the jihadist terror group. (London Evening Standard)