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.

Baltimore riots: Mother hailed for giving rioting son a very public dressing down

Footage emerges of woman dragging masked son from unrest and slapping him.

Isis: Humour and satire can defeat Islamic State says US ambassador to UN Samantha Power

Power says that humour of young often more effective than official information in undermining jihadist group.

German government warned of east Ukraine flight danger days before MH17 was downed

Government was told of the danger to civilian aircraft over the war zone but did not pass the information on.

Scott McIntyre: Sacking of SBS reporter over Anzac tweets provokes storm of controversy in Australia

Critics accuse SBS of failing to defend freedom of speech and folding to government pressure.

Peter Carey among writers attacked for boycotting New York PEN gala over Charlie Hebdo award

Six writers will not attend 5 May gala after award for satirical magazine.

John McCain urges reform of drone strike programmne

Senator claims military expertise is necessary to run CIA programme after two western hostages were killed in January strike.

Women jailed for twerking in front of Russian war memorial

Two women who took part in routine in southern Russia receive 10-month jail sentences.

Nepal Earthquake: Actress Sophia Bush 'devastated' after death of Google exec Daniel Fredinburg

Actress describes her grief over death of 'one of the great loves' of her life.

Mattel offers apology after 'Nazi Poland' card game outrage

Polish ambassador says Mattel card game 'goes against historical truth'.

Nepal Earthquake: Britons describe terror as avalanches strike Everest trekkers

Britons have described the moment the earthquake struck, as Britons among missing following worst ever Everest disaster.

French church terror attack plotter 'remote controlled from Syria'

Sid Ahmed Ghlam received instruction on how to acquire weapons from handlers, probably in Syria, according to police source.

Mother of Chinese pop star Wanting Qu arrested on corruption charges

Arrest relates to accusations that Qu Zhang Mingjie sold state properties for personal profit below market value.

UN human rights chief likens Katie Hopkins migrants 'cockroaches' article to Nazi propaganda

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein urges UK authorities to take action against tabloids anti-immigrant coverage.

Putin's Palace: Is this the Russian president's vast $1bn residence by the sea?

Pictures emerge of palace on 67 hectare estate, complete with sports fields, parks and even a servants' village.

US paratrooper trains Ukrainian volunteers

Pentagon denies Kremlin claim that US troops are in east Ukraine

US says that claims are an attempt to detract from Russian role in fomenting conflict.

Rotherham Sexual Abuse: National Crime Agency say police missed opportunities to investigate

Report from national Crime Agency lists 48 improvements South Yorkshire Police should make to tackle abuse allegations.

Texas: Calls to ban Russian nationalist Alexander Dugin 'hate speech' event

Outrage as philosopher who called for Ukrainians to be 'killed' invited to give web seminar.

India: Al Jazeera shutdown as disputed Kashmir map causes fury in New Delhi

Indian government claims news organisation showed areas of disputed territory as part of Pakistan and China.

Russia: Ultra-nationalist jailed for journalist and lawyer murders says Kremlin ordered hit

Yevgenia Khasis alleges the leader of violent nationalist organisation BORN was in the employ of the Kremlin.

Isis targeting misfits and mentally ill to commit lone-wolf terror attacks, claims UK police chief

This strategy is in marked contrast to al-Qaeda's past tactics.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un accepts Putin invitation to attend May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow

International pariahs Kim and Putin will engage in bilateral talks ahead of event marking 70th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazis.

Paris church terror attacks suspect arrested after 'accidentally shooting himself in leg'

Following blood trail to man's car, police reportedly found Kalashnikov, hand guns and notes plotting church attacks.

Suspected killer arrested, accused of planning 'imminent' terror attacks on Paris churches

Suspect, 24, possessed an arsenal of weapons, says French interior ministry.

Immigrant tells of hiding in mosque as xenophobic gang rampaged through Durban

Accounts of terror emerge, as thousands of immigrants forced to flee country after wave of xenophobic attacks.

Lord Ashdown backs calls for military action against migrant smuggling operations

"There may also be a case for using special forces of interdiction to destroy the boats before they leave port," says former Lib Dem leader.

Black cab protest brings central London to a halt

Protesters claim illegal operators are draining their business, and authorities are failing to take action.

Army deployed in South Africa, in wake of immigrant attacks

South African government says army will help to keep the peace after weeks of anti-immigrant violence.

US pledges $1bn loan guarantees to Ukraine despite corruption fears

US steps up financial assistance for war ravaged country, with loan guarantees and $17.7m aid boost.

Mediterranean migrant deaths: David Cameron under fire over decision to cut support for search and rescue teams

Decision to end support for the Mare Nostrum rescue operations described as 'disgracefully deadly'.

Russia: Two confess to murder and rape in 'Satanic' mass killing at party

Pentagrams and occult insignia 'carved into bodies of five victims'.