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.

The hands of a mummy in a Mexican museum. According to the reports the old woman had been kept so long her remains had mummified. (Reuters)

German Woman Slept Alongside Mummified Remains of Mother for 5 Years

Police discovered woman's remains in double bed of Munich flat after being alerted by social worker

(top row from left to right): Adriano Giacobone, Sudiman Sunoto, Bhekumusa Mawillis Shiba and Ben Simasiku; (bottom raw from left to right): Nicolaas Antonius Cornelis Maria Duindam, Ariel Bustamante Sanchez, Sergey Darminov and Feisal Mohamed Ali (Interp

Interpol Releases First Ever List of Most Wanted Environmental Criminals

Nine on list convicted of offenses including wildlife trafficking, wildlife smuggling, and illegally dumping toxic waste.

Afghanistan: Four Killed in Kabul Suicide Attack

Attackers struck in the early hours of morning in area which is the site of military bases and foreign-owned compounds.

Smoke rises from the Baiji oil refinery following combat between Isis militants and Iraqi forces in June. (Reuters)

Iraqi Forces Enter Baiji Oil Refinery After Breaking Isis Siege

Victory announced on Iraqi state TV, as Iraqi forces roll back militants in northern Iraq

Charles Manson, pictured here in a prison mugshot, is to wed next month. (Getty/handout.)

Mass Murderer Charles Manson, 80, to Marry 26-Year-Old Woman Named 'Star' in Prison

Prison authorities issue marriage license for Manson, 80, and Afton Elaine Burton

Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin speaks about the situation in Ukraine in front the Committee of Foreign Affairs at the EU Parliament in Brussels (Getty)

EU Blacklists Russian Separatists, as Tensions Between East and West Deepen

Brussels expands list of blacklisted separatists, but does not impose fresh economic sanctions on Russia.

Walter White and Jesse Pinkman make crystal meth in the TV show Breaking Bad. But the days may be numbered for real-life small time producers (AMC).

Mexican Drug Cartels Taking Over Small Breaking Bad-Style Meth Labs in US

Figures show decline in number of labs, and spike in amount of purified meth crossing US/Mexican border.

Peter Kassig Beheading: Academics 'Prove' Executions Do Not Help Terror Groups Achieve Aims

Academics argue that terror groups which kill prisoners have least success.

Isis Kills Six Doctors for Refusing to Treat Wounded Militants in Mosul

Kurdish media reports that the medics were murdered yesterday, as the local population turns against the brutal jihadist group.

Officials in protective clothing at the farm in Hekendorp, Netherlands, where bird flu has been detected. (Reuters)

European Bird Flu Outbreaks Could be Linked, Says WAHO Chief

Bernard Vallat says that the virus can be transmitted between countries by wild birds.

David Cameron speaks at the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty)

TTIP: Cameron Pledges to Fire 'Rocket Boosters' Under Controversial EU-US Trade Deal

Cameron defends deal, which critics claim could endanger the NHS and weaken food standards

Cristina Pires, wife of cannibal Jorge Beltrao Negromonte da Silveira, who was sentenced and his mistress, Bruna Cristina Oliveira da Silva (Handout)

Trio Who Ran Brazilian 'Cannibal Bakery' Sentenced

The three killed two women, making pastries from their flesh which they sold to locals.

Napoleon's hat, which fetched £1.4 milion at an auction today

Hat Worn By Napoleon Bonaparte Sells For £1.4 Million in Paris Auction

Distinctive bicorne belonging to emperor fetches twice expected amount in auction outside Paris.

Notorious German Neo-Nazi Tino Brandt Charged With Child Abuse

German intelligence informer Brandt charged with 157 offences against children.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter with Qatari official Mohammed Bin Hammam (Getty)

New Evidence of Illicit Qatari World Cup Plot Emerges

Sunday Times publishes evidence allegedly proving behind-the-scenes deals by Qatari fixer.

Calls to Ban 95% Proof Polish Spirit, After Australian Teen Nicole Bicknell Dies

Teenager died after consuming shots of Polmos Spirytus Rektyfikowany at her 18th birthday party.

Protesters in Sinai hold aloft the Isis flag. (Getty)

Egyptian Jihadist Group Pledges Loyalty to Isis, Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack

Champions of Jerusalem release footage of suicide attack on Egyptian army position in which 30 were killed.

Glen A Larson, 1937 - 2014 (Nick Nugent)

Glen A Larson - Creator of Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider and Magnum PI - Dies, Aged 77

Legendary producer and TV writer Larson was behind some of the biggest TV shows of all time.

Man Pleads Guilty to Holding up to 12 Women as Sex Slaves in Cincinnati Home

Christopher Hisle, 45, faces up to 15 years behind bars for crimes.

Children in Glasgow raise their hands in class. With their brains malleable, children are able to learn complex skills like language use quickly. (Getty)

Smart Drug Could Unlock Adult Brain's Ability to Learn Like a Child's, Claim US Scientists

Researchers believe that research could pave the way to treat those with Alzheimer's and stroke victims.

Midge Ure and Sir Bob Geldoff discuss Band Aid 30 at a press conference this week. (Getty)

Music Stars Including One Direction and Ellie Goulding Gather in London to Record Band Aid 30

Artists including One Direction, Rita Ora and Chris Martin to contribute to single, which will raise money for fight against Ebola.

Third Reich for Sale: The Jewish TV Star Who's Cornered the Nazi Memorabilia Market

History Channel's Pawn Stars presenter Craig Gottlieb believes Nazi memorabilia has nothing to do with Hitler's ideology.

Catalans queue to vote in Barcelona today.

More Than a Million Catalans Cast Ballot in Symbolic Independence Vote

Huge turn out reported as region goes to the polls.

Did Welsh Cannibal Killer Matthew Williams Take 'Bath Salts' Before Attack?

Source claim Williams was high on mephedrone when he killed Cerys Yemm, a drug which effects are little understood.

Protesters attempt to storm Mexico's National Palace last night (Getty)

Protesters Attempt to Storm Mexico City Palace, As Rage Grows Over 43 Missing Students

Protests sparked after investigators reveal apparent complicity between police and cartels in death of students

Lukas Irmler tightrope walk across Victoria Falls

Tightrope Walkers Lukas Irmler and Reinhard Kleindl Make Victoria Falls Crossings

Over the roar of the falls and on slippery rope, the pair maintain focus to make successful tightrope crossings.

Gordon Klingenschmitt, during a hunger strike outside the White House, protesting a law that army chaplains must perform non-denominational services. (Getty)

Republican Lawmaker Believes That Obama is Possessed By Demons

Gordon Klingenschmitt airs homophobic beliefs on religious website.

An image from the Syrian Observatory for Human rights, which shows Isis militants enjoying a meal in Raqqa, Syria.

Isis Fighters Killed After 'Chefs' Poison Food

Chefs poison lunch of Isis militants, with help of rival rebels.

French protesters perform the 'Quenelle' salute, branded anti-Semitic by Jewish groups. (PIERRE ANDRIEU/AFP/Getty Images)

'France and Germany More Anti-Semitic Than Ukraine,' Claims Lviv Mayor

Claims come after Kremlin sympathiser spreads fears of Jewish pogrom by Ukrainian far-right.

US and Nato Quest For Hegemony Risks Provoking Nuclear Conflict, Claims Noam Chomsky

Critic of US foreign policy argues that Western attempts to control global energy supplies have exacerbated relations with Russia.