Tom Porter

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Tom reports on domestic and foreign affairs for IBTimes UK. His interests include Russia, crime and security. Previously Tom worked at the BBC and the East London Guardian.

Cumbria Zoo Worker Sarah McClay Dies After Tiger Mauling at South Lakes Wild Animal Park

Mystery over why Sarah McClay was in enclosure, as zoo owner says "We will never know why she entered without telling anyone."

An SOS telephone booth and message of support for those contemplating suicide on a Seoul bridge.

South Korean Man Leaps to Death, Kills Girl, 5

The 39-year old landed on the child walking on the pavement below in the city of Busan.

Julian Assange's WikiLeaks 'Barely Able to Cover Costs' as Donations Dry up

Controversial whistleblowers' site's accounts show receipts of just $68,000 (£44,978) in donations in 2012.

HSBC may see 'money laundering' deal struck down

HSBC at Risk of Drug and Terror Money Laundering Charges

HSBC could face charges after judge questions $2.3bn immunity deal struck with prosecutors.

Yoda model made with a 3D printer in Berlin earlier this year.

Inventors Challenged in 3D Printers for Peace Contest

Michigan Tech challenges inventors to solve world's ills with 3D printers, after gun designs appear online.

Woolwich Terror Attack: Help for Heroes Website Crashes on Surge in Donations [VIDEO]

Charity website unable to cope with wave of sympathy following murder of fusilier Lee Rigby.

Barack Obama to Announce Major Shift in US Drone Strikes Policy

US President to announce moves to restrict strikes and make their use more transparent.

Petrol Price Fixing Dossier Handed to EU Investigators

Petrol Traders Association outlines alleged irregularities in oil markets hurting motorists and says Britain failed to act.

A report claims the US is losing up to $300 billion a year in IP theft.

US Loses £200bn a Year in Intellectual Property Thefts

Commission on Theft of American Intellectual Property claims China behind 50-80% of thefts.

Was Winston Churchill's WW2 Tranvestite Spy Dressed to Kill?

British intelligence officer Dudley Clarke arrested in Madrid wearing a floral dress, recently declassified documents reveal.

Man Killed and Two Badly Injured in Wales Plane Crash

A plane carrying three members of the same family crashed on approach to Caernarfon Airport in Wales on Sunday morning.

UK MPs in Line for £20,000 Pay Rise

The parliamentary watchdog has recommended a pay rise for members of parliament, many of whom are left out of pocket by having to run Westminster and constituency offices.

Calls for London Police Chief to Quit over Plebgate 'Leaks'

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe met journalists day before reports suggested former minister Andrew Mitchell had lied about Plebgate.

Angelina Jolie revealed last week that she had a double masectomy after tests revealed she carried a rogue gene associated with cancer.

UK Man has Prostate Removed after Tests Reveal 'Jolie' Gene Flaw

53-year-old businessman makes medical history after tests revealed he carried same rogue cancer gene as Hollywood actress.

Report Calls on World Leaders to End War on Drugs [VIDEO]

Experts claim report by Organisation of American States is first to consider drug decriminalisation as serious option.

Congress Demands Answers on Google Glass Privacy

Congressman have asked Google how it will protect the privacy of users and non-users ahead of the much-hyped launched of the smart glasses.

Smuggler delivering KFC through a Gazan underground tunnel

KFC Takeaway Meals Smuggled into Gaza Via Tunnels [VIDEO]

Demand is booming in Gaza for a new service smuggling Kentucky Fried Chicken over the border from Egypt, with deliveries taking about a day.

The EU has banned olive oil being served in traditional glass jugs.

EU Bans Restaurants From Serving Olive Oil in Jugs

The EU claims the ban will help to protect consumers, but critics claim the move is authoritarian and will damage traditional producers.

Cheznye Emmons, who died after drinking Methanol labelled as gin.

British Woman Dies in Indonesia After Drinking Illegal Alcohol

Cheznye Emmons, 23, went blind and died in Indonesia after drinking methanol from a bottle labelled 'gin'.

A gay couple kiss as people gather to celebrate after the French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children,

France Defies Protests to Legalise Gay Marriage

Gay people in France will be allowed to marry and adopt children after an attempt to block the new legislation was rejected by the country's Constitutional Council.

Connecticut: 60 Injured in Head-On Train Smash

Five people are in a critical condition following a collision between two rush-hour passenger trains in Connecticut, USA.

Ancient Art of Feng Shui Makes Comeback in Modern China

An increasing number of Chinese bureaucrats are using the ancient art of divination to make policy decisions and help secure promotions, claim experts.

Manchester City to Sack Manager Roberto Mancini - Report

The City coach is to be replaced by Malaga's Manuel Pellegrini within the next fortnight, according to reports.

Spanish Police Swoop on UK's Most Wanted Armed Robber [VIDEO]

Andrew Moran was caught while sunbathing with his girlfriend in a luxury villa on the Spanish coast.

A monitor in the back seat displays sensor readings and other information in a driverless car at the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory at Stanford University in Stanford, California April 15, 2010.

Driverless Cars Could be on UK Roads 'in 20 Years' [VIDEO]

Legislation has been relaxed to allow a computer-controlled car being developed at Oxford University to be test driven on UK roads.

Man City fans are the randiest in the Premiership, according to a new survey.

Manchester City Fans Have Most Sex in the Premier League - Survey

Manchester City fans hit the back of the net most, according to survey.

Prince Harry competed for team GB at the 4th Warrior games in Colorado Springs.

Prince Harry Calls for Paralympic Warrior Games to Come to UK

After helping light the flame at the 4th Paralympic Warrior Games for wounded soldiers, prince said he hoped to bring the event to the UK.

Birmingham Grandmother Kills Herself 'Over Bedroom Tax'

Relatives say that Stephanie Bottrill killed herself when her benefits were slashed and she was unable to find an extra £20 a week to pay for her Solihull home.