Articles by Tom Porter

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German finance minister warns of 'demagogic populism' sweeping Europe after Trump victory

'Elsewhere in the West, too, the political debate is in an alarming state,' said Wolfgang Schaeuble.

Nov 10, 2016

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Obama 'heartened by' conversation with President-elect Trump

"Ultimately, we're all on the same team," said Obama, as he pledged to work for peaceful transfer of power.

Nov 9, 2016

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Spain arrests alleged Isis recruitment cell which 'targeted children'

Cell was allegedly in contact with extremists in Syria and targeted young people to fight for Isis.

Nov 9, 2016

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Austrian man wins right to be called Zebra

Previously a court ruled that 'Zebra' could only refer to a 'type of horse living in the African savannah'.

Nov 9, 2016

'Trumpocalypse': How the world's press reacted to Republican's shock presidential victory

In western Europe there was dismay, while Russian media hailed the result.

Nov 9, 2016

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Russia could attempt to interfere with German elections, warns Angela Merkel

Warning comes after Russia was accused of attempting to influence US Presidential election.

Nov 8, 2016

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Founder of far right Pegida group banned from leading rallies

Lutz Bachmann was previously found guilty of inciting hatred after calling refugees 'scum' and 'cattle'.

Nov 8, 2016

Secret mastermind of Brussels and Paris Isis attacks identified by investigators

Oussama Ahmad Atar allegedly coordinated the attacks from Syria.

Nov 8, 2016

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Families of Indonesian women brutally murdered by banker Rurik Jutting to sue

Families of the two women brutally murdered by the British banker are to demand compansation.

Nov 8, 2016

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Eva Braun's knickers sell for £3,000 at auction

The lilac underpants were among a collection of items that belonged to Adolf Hitler's wife sold at the auction.

Nov 7, 2016

Trump supporters duped by fake news generated in Macedonia

Hundreds of fake news stories are churned out by websites registered in the former Yugoslav republic.

Nov 7, 2016

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Trump supporter wears T-shirt calling for journalists to be lynched

The Republican presidential candidate has alleged a media conspiracy to keep him from office.

Nov 7, 2016

Donald Trump

British banker Rurik Jutting given life sentence for 'grisly' murders of two Indonesian women

Rurik Jutting: Don't be swayed by 'passion or disgust', jury in double murder trial told

British banker is accused of the brutal murder of two Indonesian women in Hong Kong in 2014.

Nov 7, 2016

Rurik Jutting Hong Kong

Russia could attempt to tamper with US election result, warn officials

Officials warn of further Russian attempts to interfere with US presidential ballot.

Nov 4, 2016

Russia

Harvard men's football team suspended over sexual comments made about women's team

In documents, the men's team rated female players out of 10 for attractiveness.

Nov 4, 2016

British banker 'boosted courage with cocaine before murdering prostitutes' in Hong Kong

In closing argument, prosecution said the banker was capable of rational decisions even as he slayed sex workers.

Nov 4, 2016

Rurik Jutting Hong Kong

Vladimir Putin grants Hollywood action star Steven Seagal Russian citizenship

The actor has formed an unlikely friendship with Russia's strongman leader.

Nov 3, 2016

Hollywood

Berlin police arrest Isis suspect 'plotting terror attack on airport'

The 27-year-old reportedly entered Germany with a Syrian passport.

Nov 3, 2016

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Wahaca closes nine restaurants in norovirus outbreak

More than 300 staff and customers have fallen ill after outbreak of vomiting bug.

Nov 3, 2016

Double police killing suspect Scott Michael Greene 'filmed holding Confederate flag'

Suspect was also charged after threatening and racially abusing man.

Nov 2, 2016

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