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.

Jeb Bush is considering a presaidential bid, reports indicate.

Is Jeb Bush preparing to announce a 2016 presidential bid?

Brother of former president George W Bush is reportedly untangling himself from business connections before announcing decision.

A woman stands at the entrance of the closed Jewish Museum in Brussels

Alleged accomplice of former Isis militant accused of Jewish museum shootings arrested

The 27-year-old allegedly met accused, Mehdi Nemmouche, in jail.

Protester at yesterday's porn protest in Westminster (Leon Neal/AFP)

Thousands sign petition against UK 'face-sitting' porn ban

The day after hundreds took part in 'face-sitting' protest in Westminster, thousands register their disagreement online.

New Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy. (Getty)

Can new Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy halt the party's slide north of the border?

With voters deserting Labour for SNP in droves, can Murphy turn things around in time for next year's general election?

A man gets some rest at Gatwick, after an air traffic control systems failure caused traffic chaos. (Getty)

Investigation launched into UK air traffic control system failure, as flights resume

The failure in the NATS system caused travel chaos on Friday, with hundreds of flights cancelled.

Swedish prime minister Stefan Lofven (Getty)

Sweden Democrats demand apology, after prime minister brands them 'neo-Nazis'

Far right party has surged in popularity to become third most powerful force in Swedish politics.

Protesters gather in Athens yesterday. (ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP/Getty)

Hundreds of anarchists arrested, after Athens protests descend into violence

Protestors gathered to remember an unarmed teenager killed by police, before demonstration erupted into violence.

If global warming is a reality why is Antarctic ice growing? Scientist thinks she has an answer

Cecilia Blitz argues that deep seas that surround Antarctic transfer heat.

With surge in Christmas sales, fears grow of collision between airliner and drone

Pilots express concern after near miss between drone and aircraft at Heathrow in July.

Families of California crime victims demand faster executions

Moratorium on state executions since 2006 has prisoners languishing on death row for decades

Sony releases ‘The Interview’ on YouTube, Xbox Video and Google Play

North Korea hails Sony hacking as 'righteous act', but denies involvement

North Korea was suspected of committing attack in revenge for production of movie about assassination of country's leader Kim Jong-Un

'Those viewing online child abuse need medical treatment not jail,' argues UK police chief

Chief Constable Simon Bailey argued that police should focus on 'contact abuse' cases.

Former Chinese security chief Zhou Yongkang (LIU JIN AFP )

Former Chinese security chief Zhou Yongkang arrested in corruption probe

The former head of internal security has not been seen in public for more than a year, and is accused of corruption and trading favours for sex.

A protester holds a sign comparing the Homeless identity cards introduced in Marseille with the yellow Star of David Jews were forced to wear in Nazi Germany. (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP)

Marseille scraps plans to make homeless carry 'yellow triangle' ID cards

Human rights groups said the cards resembled the yellow Star of David badges Jews were forced to wear in Nazi Germany.

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban (Reuters)

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban hits back at John McCain's 'fascist' accusation

Viktor Orban brands US senator an 'extremist', after being accused of 'getting into bed' with Russian president.

Detectives released CCTV images of the burqa-clad attacker

Abu Dhabi: US embassy urges vigilance after deadly knife attack on US teacher

Warning comes after police sources claim burqa-clad woman who killed a US teacher did not act alone.

Royal Navy boats on an operation in the Persian Gulf in 2002. The UK is to expand its military presence in the region with a new £15 million naval base. (Reuters)

Amid Isis threat, UK to establish £15 million naval base in Bahrain

New base marks significant expansion of UK military presence in region.

The execution chamber of the 'death house' at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville,Ohio. (CAROLINE GROUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Ohio Republicans Move to Shroud Executions in Secrecy

Move follows a series of botched executions in the state.

Police examine the place where two boys found the body of a dead baby in Maroubra Beach, Sydney. (WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images)

Boys Playing on Sydney Beach Find Dead Baby While Digging in Sand

Police said they are concerned about the welfare of the baby's mother, and urged the parents to come forward.

Creation Solutions' Obama urn. (Cremation Solutions)

US Company Uses 3D Tech To Create Eerily Lifelike Urns For Ashes of Dead

Busts or full-sized figures of the deceased can be created to order, claims Cremation Solutions

'World Cup Voters Bribed With Paintings and Business Deals' Claims New Corruption Dossier

Dossier of allegations handed by Sunday Times to parliamentary committee was allegedly complied by England bid officials with help from former spies.

Former BNP Leader Nick Griffin to Vote Ukip

The former far-right leader endorses Ukip to "hold Cameron's feet to referendum fire".

The werewolf masked attacker pictured on CCTV (Handout)

Gunman Wearing Werewolf Mask Shoots Man in Head in California Attack

The mask wearing man walked into the business and opened fire without warning, said witnesses.

US Air Strikes Have Failed to Weaken Isis, Claims Syrian Foreign Minister

Minister demanded Turkey stop flow of Isis recruits across border.

Australian police guard the seized drugs (WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images)

Drugs Worth $1.2bn Seized, as Australian Police Target Organised Crime Syndicates

Drugs raid was the second-largest in Australian history

Black Friday Reaches Online Black Markets as Darknet Dealers Slash Prices on LSD and Crystal Meth

Prices of illegal drugs including meth and LSD slashed on dark net drug emporiums.

A vintage Mini with the learner driver's L-plate

UK Driving Test Changes Propose Satnav Test and End of Three-Point Turns

The dreaded three-point turn could become a thing of the past under biggest shakeup of test in two decades.

China Breaking Bad: Crystal Meth Mastermind 'Professor Xu' Arrested in Guangzhou

The unnamed man allegedly travelled across China charging thousands to teach how to make high-grade meth.

Black Friday Aftermath: Retailers Hope Sales Surge Will Continue, After Shoppers Battle in Stores

Major retailers offer weekend offers, as senior police officer criticises store security arrangements.

British Iranian Woman Ghoncheh Ghavami Released From Iranian Jail

Ghoncheh Ghavami has been released, after being jailed after watching a volleyball match.