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The leader of the Islamic State militant network is believed to be dead after being targeted by a US Special Forces raid in north-west Syria.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of a self-declared caliphate, is thought to have detonated his own suicide vest during the targeted attack on his lair in Syria's Idlib province.

He was with two wives, who are also thought to have blown themselves up, and children which are believed to still be alive.

Officials say confirmation that the ISIS chief was killed in the explosion is pending, with President Trump is set to make a 'major statement' at the White House at 1pm (GMT).

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ite-House.html

We will find out if true later today