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.

Federica Mogherini addresses reporters in Gaza today

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini Calls for Palestinian State

'All the world' cannot afford another Gaza conflict, claims former Italian foreign minister.

'The Meaning of Life is Love', Says Putin, Revealing Softer Side

Russian president waxes philosophical about importance of love for family, children and the Motherland.

Homeless Gangs Hold Drug Fuelled Orgies in Abney Park Cemetery, North London

Locals tell of a return of 'Dickensian' gangs of beggars aggressively targetting locals and partying amongst gravestones.

Coastguards Search for Crew and Skipper of Missing Trawler

Breaking: Vessel began transmitting emergency distress signals earlier today.

Freak Tornado Hits Leicestershire Town

Roofs ripped off by high winds in Coalville, following warmest Halloween on record

The rare Kashmir musk deer, spotted for the first time since 1948 (WCS)

Rare Fanged Deer Spotted for the First Time in 60 Years

Scientists spot rare Kashmir musk deer for first time since 1948.

Flight MH370 Halloween costumes posted by an Instagram user.

Flight MH370 Themed Halloween Costumes Provoke Outrage on Social Media

Revellers post pictures on social media of zombies wearing Malaysian Airlines cabin crew uniforms.

British-Iranian Woman Ghoncheh Ghavami Sentenced to Year in Jail for Attending Volleyball Match

Ghavami has reportedly begun a hunger strike in protest at her detention.

Scientists Develop 'Mind Reading' Device

'Brain decoder' associates private thoughts with neural activity.

A member of the Iraqi security forces battles Isis militants in Ramadi, al Anbar province (Reuters)

Isis Kidnaps 100 As Militants Terrorise Al-Anbar Province, Iraq

Kidnapping comes days after mass killing of members of Albu Nimir tribe, which refused to swear allegiance to jihadist group.

Igor Gamula, who claimed his club FC Rostov already has enough black players (Twitter)

Russian Football Coach Says He Will Not Sign Any More Black Players, Jokes About Ebola

FC Rostov coach Igor Gamula says the club has 'enough dark-skinned players, we've got six of the things'.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Reuters)

Haaretz Refuses to Back Down in Storm Over Cartoon Depicting Netanyahu as 9/11 Hijacker

Artist claims cartoon mocks Israeli PM for damaging relations with US – critics brand it anti-Semitic.

Hitler's Personal Copy of Mein Kampf Expected to Fetch £62,000 in Online Auction Today

Copy of dictator's autobiography was the only one in his personal possession, claims auctioneer.

RAF Jets Intercept Russian Bombers For Second Time in a Week

Breaking: RAF typhoons scrambled on Friday, only two days after Russian bomber was escorted from UK airspace.

Map showing the connections between neurological activity in subjects given a placebo (left) and those given psilocybin (right) (Proceedings of the Royal Society Interface)

Astonishing Map Shows Brain on Magic Mushrooms

Neurological mapping techniques could allow scientists to understand how drugs cause synaesthesia and hallucinations.

Raza Laskar, who admitted to a series of sex offences against children. (Greater Manchester Police)

UK Paediatrician Raza Laskar Admits Abusing Boys

Police say 'Jekyll and Hyde' paediatrician owned a million child abuse images and videos.

Met Faces Multi-Million Payout Bill, After Revelation That Hundreds of Women May Have Been Conned into Sex With Officers

Source claims that nine out of ten officers in undercover unit may have had relationships.

Lotto Rapist Wants to Build 30 Room Budget Hotel With Winnings

Plans submitted by lotto rapist Edward Putnam for site in Kings Langley.

Voter Shot Dead in 'Revenge Attack' in Brazil Elections

Witnesses said a man opened fire on a queue of voters in Mossoro, killing 20-year-old.

Scandinavian members of the Bandidos gang (Getty)

Swedish Politican Was Chief of Notorious Biker Gang

Sweden Democrat Mikael Persson has convictions for drugs trafficking and weapons offences.

Rock Star Turned Orthodox Priest Leads Fight Against Ebola in Sierra Leone

Greek rock star Themi Adams renounced fame and fortune to help disabled children in Africa.

Ched Evans' Rape Victim 'Close to Breaking Point', Says Father

Footballer's attempts to overturn conviction could 'destroy' his daughter, claims her father.

Putin delivers his speech in Sochi (Getty)

Putin Accuses US of Fomenting 'Chaos' and Damaging Global Security

Russian president accuses US of supporting fascists and Islamic terrorists.

Legendary Cream Bassist Jack Bruce Dies, Aged 71

One of the most respected bassists in the business, Bruce penned some of the '60s supergroups greatest hits.

Porter at One of Oxford's Oldest Colleges Resigns to Stand as Ukip MP

Kenrick Bird says that the college no longer 'part of the problem', having widened intake of students from non-privileged backgrounds.

Yemeni al Qaida militants pose with the black flag of jihad, since adopted by Isis (Getty)

Al-Qaida Inches Closer to Isis Alliance

Terror group urges mujahideen to unite against 'crusaders', as expert says US bombing pushing groups together.

Second Deutsche Bank Executive Found Dead in Suspected Suicide

Calogero Gambino had been involved in legal issues relating to the bank's involvement in the Libor scandal.

Anatoly Moskvin (Russian Interior Ministry)

Russian Historian Who Made Dolls From Girls' Mummified Remains Sent to Psychiatric Clinic

Anatoly Moskvin stole 150 bodies from local cemeteries and dressed them up in dresses and stockings.

Johann Lamont blasted party 'dinosaurs' after quitting as Scottish Labour leader. (Getty)

Scottish Labour in 'Crisis' as Party Leader Johann Lamont Steps Down in Shock Resignation

Ms Lamont blasts party 'dinosaurs' and says Labour has failed to recognise referendum has changed Scotland

A woman, whose sister is believed to have been killed by a Mexican drugs cartel, is comforted by a police office in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. (Reuters)

Figures Show That Mexican Drug Cartels Eclipse Isis in Violence

With US attentions on Isis, academic claims there is a more brutal enemy across the border