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.

Bran Castle in Romania's Carpathian Mountains.

Romania's Castle Dracula Up for Sale

Transylvanian fortress was home to the feared Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Bashar al-Assad waves to suporters from the balcony of the presidential palace in Damascus.

Iran Claims Victory for Assad in Syria Conflict

American policy has backfired and opened up opportunities for anti-western jihadist groups, claim top officials.

Pit bull terriers are amongst the breeds banned by the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Jade Anderson Death Brings UK Surge in Dangerous Dogs Seized

Some areas see 50% jump in numbers seized, after 14-year-old girl mauled to death near Wigan.

Cybercrime Boss Offers Ferrari to Top Hacker

Online fraud gangs are offering lavish rewards in a bid to attract top tech talent.

Srichand Hinduja arrives at an exhibition oepning in London in 2010. With his brother Gopichand, he topped the 2014 Sunday Times rich list.

Sunday Times Rich List Reveals Wealth of Billionaires in London

UK capital cements its reputation as city of choice for global super rich.

Michael Sam, who has become the first openly gay NFL player.

Michael Sam Becomes First Openly Gay Player Drafted to NFL

The defensive linesman is selected on final day of draft by St Louis Rams.

Men Gunned Down Attempting to Kidnap US Officials in Yemen Barber's Shop

CIA officer and commando whisked from country following incident in upscale district in capital Sanaa.

United Nations to Debate 'Should We Ban Killer Robots?'

Opponents claim killer robots pose threat to mankind, supporters say they could reduce civilian casualties.

Iranian Man 'Posed as Oil Executive' in Marbella to Lure Women into Sexual Slavery

Aspiring models lured to Marbella mansion, where they were subjected to years of abuse.

A poppy field in Sinaloa, Mexico (Reuters)

Mexico's Marijuana Farmers Switch to Heroin as US Legalisation Hits Profits

Legislation of cannabis in US states has led to a price collapse, as heroin use soars.

The warning that flashes on US devices infected with the malware.

New Android Malware Targets 'Illegal' Porn Users

Users of infected devices hit with demand for money from fake law enforcement agency.

Yik Yak app - an anonymous messaging app that's been used for cyberbullying in the US

'Cyberbully' App Yik Yak Banned at UK Schools

App allows users to post public comments to community anonymously.

Escaped Bird Beast of Hertfordshire Shot Dead

Flightless 6ft rhea, known by locals as Chris, will be made into gourmet sausages.

The aftermath of yesterday's grenade attack on a bus in Mombasa, Kenya.

Explosions Rip Apart Two Buses in Nairobi, Kenya

Incident follows deadly grenade attack on bus in Mombasa on Saturday, with al-Qaeda backed militants blamed.

'Wall of Death' Decimates Britain's Sharks

Expanding far-eastern demand for shark fin soup believed to be behind recent surge in numbers killed.

'Anti-Semitic' Congress Featuring Quenelle Comedian Dieudonne Banned by Belgian Mayor

Critics say congress was due to host 'biggest gathering of anti-semites in Belgium since World War II'.

Police in new york hand out information warning against smartphone theft to customers queuing at the Apple store for the release of a new iPhone device.

US Police Warn iPhone Vigilantes Against Hunting Thieves

Theft victims use Find My iPhone App to track pilfered devices, and confront criminals.

Obama at the 2014 White House Correspondet's Association dinner last night.

Obama Quips About Race, Putin and Botched Healthcare Rollout in White House Dinner

Annual fundraiser is chance for president to show lighter side.

Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Fiji

Earthquake followed by another powerful tremor, but no tsunami warning issued.

an anti-fracking protesters camp in Balcome, West Sussex (Reuters)

Anti-Fracking Militants 'Resorting to Violent Tactics'

Protesters at Nottinghamshire site allegedly attack staff, and hurl racial abuse at guard.

UK Business Will Have to Prove Cyber Crime Resilience to Win Government Contracts (Photo: Reuters)

New Technology Creates Online 'Fingerprint' For Child Abuse Videos

Law enforcement agencies claim it could help track down paedophile rings

A packet of the breast cancer drug Herceptin.

Mafia Behind Fake Anti-Cancer Drugs, Claims Official

Drugs stolen, then diluted to render them ineffective and potentially deadly

Firefighters on strike outside their northeast London fire station in September, 2013.

Firefighters to Strike as Pensions Row Escalates

Walkouts to take place on Friday and over weekend

Two Cwmcarn pupils have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to kill a teacher.

Teenage Girls Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Kill Teacher

'Bladed article' found in girl's bag, say police

OSCE observer Axel Schneider (C) is escorted after being freed by pro-Russian separatists in the town of Slaviansk in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine Crisis: Pro-Russian Separatists Free Western Hostages

OSCE observers released after being seized by pro-Russian separatist militia

Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett Tasered Twice Before Botched Execution

Prisoner was restrained by guards hours before being administered with cocktail of drugs.

A marijuana cultivator inspects a flowering plant in Montevido, Uruguay (Reuters)

Uruguay Rolls Out Marijuana Legalisation Process

Government of Uruguay outlines details of marijuana legalisation process

Health authorities in the UK a searching for the fellow passengers of a man infected with Mers who flew to Heathrow on a flight from Saudi Arabia.

MERS Virus Spreads to US Via UK Flight

UK health authorities seek fellow passengers of man infected with deadly camel-borne virus

Vyacheslav Ponomaryov (R), separatist de facto mayor of Slaviansk, and detained international observers take part in a meeting with journalists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slaviansk

Ukraine Crisis: Swedish Medical Observer 'Freed' in Sloviansk

One of the team of European monitors captured by pro-Russian separatists in the eastern Ukraine was released

Canadian Tourist Gang Raped by French Elite Squad at Paris Iconic Police HQs

Elite French Police Officers Charged With Raping Canadian Tourist

Police allegedly attacked woman in Paris police HQ.