Ewan Palmer

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Ewan is a breaking news reporter with International Business Times, covering crime, politics, current affairs, and trending topics. Ewan joined IBT in 2011. He can be reached on e.palmer@ibtimes.co.uk

Joseph Hall shot his father Jeff, a regional leader in the National Socialist Movement, when he was 10 (Reuters)

12-Year-Old Joseph Hall On Trial for Murdering Neo-Nazi Father

Californian boy faces 11 years in state custody if judged responsible, but lawyer says defendant 'conditioned to violence' by far-right father.

Photograph showing scale of the flooding in Atlantic City (Instagram/Hoeboma)

Hurricane Sandy: Atlantic City 'Under Water' Hours Before Frankenstorm Hits East Coast

Flooded gambling hub is first city to be affected by huge approaching storm.

The munitions were reported missing when the freight train arrived in Oxfordshire (Reuters)

Two Men Arrested Following Theft of Anti-Tank Mines from Freight Train

All potentially dangerous munitions recovered following investigation led by North-West Counter Terrorism Unit.

Pierre (far right) was on holiday with his mother Florence (L) and father Stephen when he disappeared (family handout)

Search for Missing British Schoolboy Pierre Barnes Continues on French Island of Porquerolles [VIDEO]

Fears grow for safety of missing 12-year-old lost in storm after discovery of shoe and damaged bicycle.

Jimmy Savile Sex Scandal: Dame Janet Smith Launches Probe into BBC Culture

Dame Janet Smith opens wide-ranging inquiry on anniversary of death of 'prolific sex offender' Savile.

The abuse at Winterbourne View was uncovered by a BBC Panorama investigation (BBC)

Six Winterbourne View Care Home Staff Jailed for Abuse

Six members of staff jailed and five given suspended sentences following “horrific” abuse uncovered by BBC Panorama documentary.

The snake was discovered on a plane after flying from Cancun, Mexico. (Scottish SPCA)

Snakes on a Plane: Reptile Recovered At Glasgow Airport after Flight from Cancun

Scottish SPCA managed to safely recover 18-inch snake, feisty Furtivo, after being discovered on plane at Glasgow airport having flown from Cancun in Mexico.

Christopher Tappin was arrested in the UK in 2010 (Reuters)

Extradited British Businessman Christopher Tappin to Plead Guilty to Selling Arms to Iran [VIDEO]

Retired boss of Brooklands International Freight Services will change plea to reduce 35-year jail sentence.

A judge described the allegations against Gilberto Valle as "profoundly disturbing" (Reuters)

Cannibal Cop Charge: New York Policeman Gilberto Valle Accused of Plotting to Kill and Eat 100 Women

NYPD officer discussed 'profoundly disturbing' cannibal plans on online fetish chat forums, judge told.

Ryan Tunnicliffe made his debut for Manchester United last month (MUFC.com)

Manchester United Starlet Banned From Driving for 18 Months After Drink-Drive Crash

Midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe pleads guilty to being nearly twice over legal limit.

(From left) Irfan Naseer, Irfan Khalid and Ashik Ali accused of attacks which would cause mass death (West Midlands Police)

Birmingham Terrorist Trial: Westerners 'Have Sex Like Donkeys' and Deserve to be Attacked

Irfan Nasser, Irfan Khalid and Ashik Ali facing charges of plotting huge terrorist attack at Woolwich Crown Court.

The transit can plant in Southampton and stamping plant in Dagenham will close next summer (Reuters)

Ford Axes 1,500 Jobs with Closure of Southampton and Dagenham Sites [VIDEO]

US car manufacture to end more 100 years of vehicle production in the UK.

Jimmy Savile raised around £40m for Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Reuters)

Jimmy Savile Sex Scandal: Doctors From Hospitals Linked to Late DJ Accused of Child Abuse

Names of doctors at Broadmoor, Stoke Mandeville and Leeds General Infirmary passed on to police during investigation into BBC presenter.

Sofyen Belamouadden was stabbed nine times after being chased into Victoria station during rush hour (Reuters)

Victoria Station Gang Killing: Junior Bayode is 17th Person Convicted over Sofyen Belamouadden Death

Final person to stand trial over 15-year-old's death found guilty of manslaughter.

Sir Norman Bettinson said he resigned as his role had become "a distraction to policing" (West Yorkshire Police)

Hillsborough: Norman Bettinson Quits as West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable [VIDEO]

Under-pressure police chief denies decision down to Hillsborough cover-up boast allegations.

Former BBC director general Mark Thompson said there is nothing about Savile investigation which would “impede his ability” at new role (Reuters)

Jimmy Savile Scandal: New York Times Staff Ask if CEO Mark Thompson is 'Right Man for Job'

Doubts raised about how much former BBC director general knew about Newsnight investigation into Savile.

Sir Norman Bettison announced he is to retire in March (West Yorkshire Police)

Hillsborough: Police Chief Norman Bettinson 'Should Step down for Cover-up Boast'

Former boss Mark Burns-Williamson believes West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable should not wait till retirement following serious claims against him.

CCTV footage of the incident was broadcast across Sweden. (YouTube)

Stockholm Subway Robber Nadar Khiari Jailed for 18 Months

Man who robbed unconscious man on subway tracks then left him to be hit by train sentenced.

BBC director general George Entwistle appearing before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (Reuters)

Jimmy Savile Sex Scandal: George Entwistle Says BBC Investigating up to Ten Serious Allegations against Staff

BBC director general George Entwistle faces tough questions about corporation's handling of JImmy Savile child abuse scandal.

Jimmy Savile Scandal: Charities Founded by Disgraced Children's Presenter Shutdown

Jimmy Savile Charitable Trust and Jimmy Savile Stoke Mandeville Hospital Trust fold in wake of child abuse allegations.

Rucksack Bomb Plot Terror Suspects Nasser, Khalid and Ali Accused of Planning Attack ‘Deadlier than 7/7’ [VIDEO]

Trial opens of Irfan Nasser, Irfan Khalid and Ashik Ali accused of plotting 'another 9/11' in the UK.

Peter Rippon says the investigation into Jimmy Savile was dropped for editorial reasons (BBC)

BBC in Crisis: Newsnight Editor Peter Rippon Stands Down over Jimmy Savile Sex Allegations

Editor responsible for pulling investigation into Savile sexual assaults steps aside from role as investigation continues.

Karina Menzies was killed when she was hit by a white van outside Ely Fire Station (South Wales Police)

Matthew Tvrdon Charged with Hit-and-Run Murder of Karina Menzies in Cardiff {VIDEO]

Matthew Tvrdon charged with murder of Karina Menzies and 13 counts of attempted murder after hit-and-run incidents in Cardiff.

Andrew Mitchell has resigned from his role as the Government's Chief Whip.

Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell Resigns over Pleb Row

Besieged Tory minder finally bows to pressure and goes - within hours of chancellor's first-class fare-dodging scandal.

Cardiff: Man Arrested after Series of Hit and Runs Leave 11 Injured

Accident and emergency department at hospital closed following a number of collision involving van across Cardiff.

Christopher Halliwell was jailed for life for the murder of Sian O'Callaghan (Wiltshire Police)

Christopher Halliwell Murder Charge Against Becky Godden-Edwards Dropped Following Police Blunder

Taxi driver spared second conviction after officer failed to charge him or offer solicitor following confession.

Adam Barker went on the run from police in 2004. (Alpha)

Ronnie Barker's Son Adam Jailed for Possessing Child Porn

Son of comedian, Adam Barker, jailed after spending eight years on the run from police.

Christopher Halliwell (L) pleaded guilty to the murder of Sian O'Callaghan (Avon and Somerset Police/Facebook)

Taxi Driver Christopher Halliwell Life Sentence for Murder of Sian O'Callaghan [VIDEO]

Halliwell pleads guilty to 2011 murder of passenger in Swindon and will serve a minimum of 25 years.

Police said the allegations against Jimmy Savile are on an “unprecedented scale" (Reuters)

Jimmy Savile Sex Scandal: Police Hunt Living Suspects

Police add sex abuse claims on unprecedented scale and that inquiry will widen to include child abuse claims involving suspects still alive.

136 British soldiers have died since the invasion of Iraq in 2003 (Reuters)

Families of British Soldiers Killed in Iraq Win Right to Sue Ministry of Defence [VIDEO]

Court of Appeal says families can chase compensation claims of grounds of negligence.