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.

Fifa World Cup 2014: Is BBC's Phil Neville Football's Worst Commentator?

IBTimes UK looks at five other commentators who make us want to switch channels, or switch off.

England captain Steven gerrard and Itaky's Andrea Pirlo swap shirts after the match. (@LFCPhoto)

Fifa World Cup 2014: 7.2 Million Tweets Sent During England v Italy Game

Tweeting reached peak after Daniel Sturridge's first-half equaliser, with 219,637 tweets sent per minute globally.

Prince William More Popular Than Queen With British Public

Royals remain significantly more popular with UK citizens than any Westminster politician.

A woman launches herself into the water taking part in l'eau ou l'resto dare. (YouTube)

Police Issue Warning Over Deadly New Facebook Dare 'L'Eau ou Au Resto'

Game, in which people launch themselves fully clothed into water or fork out for meal, has already claimed one victim.

London Streets Blocked by Nude Cyclists on Naked Bike Ride

Shoppers get an eyeful as naked protesters call for better conditions for cyclists in capital.

Palestinian Professor Resigns After Death Threats Over Auschwitz Class Trip

Mohammed Dajani argued that understanding was only means to reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis.

The Queen rides down The Mall as she returns to Buckingham Palace in the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony

Queen Elizabeth Marks Birthday With Spectacular Trooping of Colour

More than 1,000 soldiers take part in annual parade for UK monarch's birthday, which brings all generations of royal family together.

England fans in Charleoi, Belgium during Euro 2000. (reuters)

'Mob Mentality' Changes Human Brain Say Scientists

Test subjects show far lower activity in part of brain associated with morality when acting as part of a team.

Boy, 6, Shot in Neck in Dublin Gun Attack

Shooting comes after spike in gangland crime in Irish capital.

Cameroon Squad Fly to Brazil After World Cup Bonus Row

Samuel Eto'o's team-mates finally board plane to Brazil after bonus row.

Body Found in Plane Landing Gear in Amsterdam is Missing Norwegian Teen

Body of 17-year-old was found by airport workers. He had died of asphyxiation.

New UK Far-Right Group National Action Led By Student and Former Double-Glazing Salesman

Group has pledged to 'ethnically cleanse' the UK, and targets universities in recruitment drive.

Jars of marijuana in an Oregon dispensary. (Reuters)

US Drug Cops Pursue Massachusetts Doctors Linked With Medical Marijuana

As marijuana pharmacies prepare to open in Massachusetts, state and federal authorities clash.

Republican supporter at a supporter (Getty)

Texas Republicans Endorse Gay 'Conversion' Therapy

Access to controversial treatment that claims to stop homosexual impulses adopted as Texas Republican policy.

Gargage in Rio's Guanabara Bay (Reuters)

Rio Mayor Admits Water Will Not Be Clean in Time for 2016 Olympics

But Eduardo Saes claims pollution does not pose risk to athletes.

Burglar Wearing Crotchless Panties Attacks Brisbane Sex Store Manager With Adult Toys

34-year-old robber was wearing a wig, dress and crotchless panties when arrested.

Serious UK Cybercriminals to Face Life Behind Bars

Queen's Speech outlines tough new sentences for cybercriminals who target UK power, communications or fuel distribution networks.

Japan to Ban Child Pornography

Country is only member of G7 group of nations where possession of child pornography remains legal.

Jelena Ristic (C), fiancee of Novak Djokovic of Serbia, cheers during the final match of the Paris Masters men's singles tennis tournament between Djokovic and David Ferrer of Spain at the Palais Omnisports of Bercy in Paris

Djokovic and Nadal Girlfriends Jelena Ristic and 'Xisca' Perello Prepare for Another Crunch Encounter

As Nadal and Djokovic prepare to compete in the French Open final, IBTimes UK profiles the women who cheer them on.

A spider weaves its web on tree during the early morning in the eastern Indian state of Odisha (Reuters)

Scientists Discover How Spiders Communicate Through Webs

New tests show spiders can communicate location of prey and test for faults in web by using tiny vibrations.

Taliban Release Video of US Sgt Bowe Bergdahl's Handover

US Soldier Bowe Bergdahl 'Kept in Box' by Taliban Captors

White House argues that captive US sergeant's physical condition necessitated swift action to secure his release.

'I'm Just Trying to Give Back', Says Unmasked @Hiddencash Entrepreneur Jason Buzi

California real estate developer posted clues on Twitter leading people to stashes of hidden cash.

A demonstrator of the group called Black Bloc wears an anonymous mask as he holds a banner during a protest in Sao Paulo

'Anonymous' Hacktivists Target World Cup Sponsors

Member of 'hacktivist' collective reveals it has corporate sponsors in its cross-hairs, after mass protests at money lavished on tournament.

Does US Legal Ruling Spell the End for Online Porn?

Erotic movie companies claim films are being illegally downloaded, but judge rules ISPs do not have to provide customer details.

Justin Bieber gets a stay of execution and can continue living and singing in the United States

Racist Joke Comes Back to Bite Justin Bieber

Video surfaces showing younger Bieber telling a joke and repeatedly using 'N-word'.

Boy, 13, Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Sydenham Stabbing

Three other teens held after 18-year-old stabbed to death in mass brawl.

Picture posted under the name Mohammed Awlaki on Twitter.

Wanted Syrian Jihadist 'Mohammed Awlaki' Unmasked as Ismail Jabbar From Middlesex

Ismail Jabbar left his job as a House of Fraser trainee for 'holy war', recording his experiences, as Mohammed Awlaki, in bloodthirsty social media posts.

Husband of Dorset Nurse Rui Li Charged With Murder

Pierre Legris to appear before Bournemouth magistrates on Monday. His 26-year-old son remains in custody.

IT Expert Andrew Meldrum Spied on Women Using Their Own PC Webcams

Londoner Meldrum, 30, posed as friend helping with IT problems, but secretly installed spyware on computers of female victims.

An adult fur seal on an island off the South American coast. (Reuters)

Elderly New Zealand Man Mauled By Angry Seal

Fur seal that attacked man on seaside walkway may have felt territory being threatened.