Tom Porter

Reporter

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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.

Seven arrested in Syria extremists fraud investigation

Six men and a woman seized at address in north London and Luton, as part of investigation into fraud ring that targeted elderly.

Former Portsmouth FC owner Vladimir Antonov loses extradition fight

High Court judges dismiss pair's claims that they were made scapegoats for political reasons.

US authorities probe British Isis hacker Abu Hussain al-Britani links to Texas attack

As Isis claims responsibility for attack on Draw Mohammed contest, authorities probe links between UK Isis propagandist and gunman Elton Simpson.

Farkhunda murder: 4 men to hang over mob killing of Afghan woman accused of burning Quran

Eight others jailed, after tape of killing provoked horror worldwide.

Eloise Parry death: Interpol issues warning over 'serious and imminent' threat from DNP dieting pills

Warning follows death of UK Eloise Parry, who is believed to have overdosed on the online weight loss drugs.

Neil Gaiman among the authors to step in and host Pen Charlie Hebdo award

A group of five authors will host tables at the event, after decision by leading writers to boycott it over decision to award satirical magazine.

Russian dissident Vladimir Bukovsky misses court hearing on child abuse images due to illness

Lawyer for Bukovsky said he was being treated in Germany after renal failure.

Iran: Spiky haircuts banned as 'devil worship'

Barbers who offer spiky haircuts, tattoos or eyebrow-plucking will be 'dealt with harshly', says country's Barber's Union.

Russian president Vladimir Putin on television sets in a Moscow electronic goods store (Getty)

Fears for independent media in Russia as fines for 'extremism' increase tenfold

Media firms face fines of up to 1 million rubles for publishing 'extremist' content

Texas shooting: Isis claims responsibility for attack on Mohammed cartoons contest

In announcement on its official radio station, group claims it was behind attack in which two gunmen were killed.

Texas: Investigators monitored gunman Elton Simpson since 2006

Investigators probe if attack was instigated by foreign terror groups as it emerges gunman was on radar of authorities since 2006

Freddie Gray death: Celebrations erupt in Baltimore after news officers will be charged

Cheering crowds gather where days before were violent riots.

WWII veteran, 89, faces jail after weapons and ammo stash found in Surrey home

Michael De Bidaph pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.

Freddie Gray's death ruled homicide, police officers charged

Prosecutor says officers failed to secure Gray in police van, and when they arrived at station he had sustained fatal injuries.

Freddie Gray death: Police van passenger Donta Allen says officers distorted incident account

Allen rejects claims that Gray died after causing his own injuries.

Schhols are allagedly having to provide pupilswithfreemeals

Hidden national scandal: Schools spending £43m to provide for poor pupils

Some 84% of teachers said schools were having to do more for ipoor pupils than under previous government.

Freddie Gray Baltimore death: 'Deny food stamps to families of demonstrators'

In a radio phone-in, Patrick McDonough calls for 'scientific' investigation into 'thug nation'.

Catholic fifty shades of grey: Bishop's sex guide condemns homosexuality, porn, and masturbation

In the book, Jose Ignacio Munilla describes chastity as "beautiful" and homosexual acts as "intrinsically disordered."

Germany: Couple arrested for allegedly planning Islamist terror attack

Couple arrested after they bought bomb-making equipment and checked out bike race site, claims newspaper.

Baltimore riots: Freddie Gray protests spread throughout US from New York to Missouri

In New York 100 were arrested, while protesters also took to the streets in Washington DC and Boston.

Hawaii: Shark kills 65-year-old woman snorkelling off Maui

Woman, 65, found floating face down off Hawaii beach.

Baltimore riots: Foreign foes of US claim fellow cause with protesters in online propaganda wars

Iran and Russian nationalist both quick to claim attacks expose US hypocrisy.

Pro Vladimir Putin Night Wolves biker gang barred from entry to Lithuania

Lithuania is second country to deny Russian nationalist group entry on tour to Berlin.

Baltimore council denies police claims of Bloods and Crips cop killing pact

Council president claims that police allegations of a killing pact between gangs are false.

Baltimore riots: Curfew declared a success despite unrest

Ten arrested but repeat of Monday's violence avoided.

Baltimore riots: Barack Obama calls for national 'soul searching' in wake of Freddie Gray death

US president condemns rioters as 'thugs' but says nation must work together to address underlying problems.

Baltimore riots: Bloods and Crips gangs reject claims of kill-a-cop pact

The rival gangs say they have come together in Baltimore to protest the death of Freddie Gray and promote peace.

India: Heroic villager fights off ferocious leopard armed only with stick

In the footage, leopard floors village watchman who manages to fend off animal.

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

As Baltimore reels from violent riots, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake under pressure to prevent repeat

Mayor Rawlings-Blake is under pressure now to prevent repeat of violent riots.

Baltimore beholds the damage as Governor Hogan pledges to prosecute rioters

State governor Larry Hogan pledges that violence will not return to city as community rallies to clean up damage.