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.

Tom Porter

A NASA image shows the slick stretching along the Brazilian coast.

Giant Slick of Red Algae Covers Brazilian Coast

Record temperatures cause algae mass visible from space.

Vladislav Miftakhov

Pennsylvania Teen Charged With Possessing Weapon of Mass Destruction

Pennsylvania police raid apartment of Russian teen looking for marijuana and find bomb in suitcase.

A woman displays a package of E-cigarette.

UK to Ban Under-18s From Buying Electronic Cigarettes

New laws will also make buying tobacco products for consumption by children an offence.

Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed

UK Restrictions on Seven Terror Suspects Lifted

Measures restricting movement and communications of seven suspects lifted today.

Libyan leader Gaddafi attends a gala dinner on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the Libyan revolution in Tripoli

Colonel Gaddafi 'Kidnapped and Raped Hundreds of Girls and Boys'

New documentary claims to lift lid on brutality of deposed ruler of Libya.

Anti-government protesters gather outside a polling station in central Bangkok

Opposition Leader Shot Dead as Bangkok Protesters Block Polling Stations [VIDEO]

Nearly one-third of Thailand's polling stations have been closed by protesters.

The famous leaning tower of Pisa

Mafia Plotted to Blow Up Leaning Tower of Pisa

Explosives were prepared to bring down 12th century landmark.

"Old Sparky," the Texas electric chair in which 361 killers were executed.

Death Row Prisoners Who Deny Crimes Less Likely to Eat Final Meal

Study finds that convicts who admit guilt are more likely to consume high-calorie feast before execution.

Photo which Simoni Renee Guerreiro Dias claims shows Hitler with his girlfriend Cutinga in the Brazillian village Nossa Senhora do Livramento.

'Hitler Survived War and Became Treasure Hunter' Alleges Author

New theory claims that Adolf Hitler fled Germany to start new life as treasure hunter, with black partner.

Astro Teller (L), head of Google(x), speaks during the fifth annual Washington Ideas Forum at the Newseum in Washington November 13, 2013.

Inside Top Secret 'Google X' Lab

Google Glass and driverless cars among futuristic projects developed by institute.

Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent (L) and attorney Kevin Brooks stand in the court room as Judge Robert Burns (standing) presides in Dallas, Texas

Dallas Cowboys' Josh Brent Jailed for Killing Friend in Drink-Driving Crash

But campaigners brand 180-day sentence too lenient.

A graveyard in Sweden.

Swedish Pensioner Reads Own Obituary in Paper

Misunderstanding with hospital staff left family believing that Sven-Olof Svensson, 81, had died.

Hannah Groves (facebook)

UK Bed Shortage Drives Mentally Ill to Suicide

Deputy PM Nick Clegg pledges to 'bring mental health out of the shadows'.

Madonna

Madonna Apologises for Racial Slur on Instagram

Singer apologises for use of 'N' word, saying: 'I am not a racist'.

President Vladimir Putin during a live television interview in Sochi, Russia.

Vladimir Putin Welcomes Gays to Sochi Olympics [PHOTOS]

Putin defends anti-homosexual legislation and denies corruption allegations in rare UK interview.

Vigilantes stand at a checkpoint in Mugica near Apatzingan January 14, 2014

Mexican Priests Lead Fight Against Knights Templar Drug Cartel

Cleric calls on oppressed citizens to rise up against drug lords who control Michoagan province.

Members of Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina (L) arrive for the inaugural Prudential Eye Awards in Singapore

Putin 'Panicked' in Releasing Pussy Riot, Claims Critic

Comments come as protest group ironically thank Russian government for arts award nomination.

The receding water line of Lake Hodges is seen in San Diego County, California.

Governor of California Jerry Brown Declares Drought

Reservoir water levels in California at lowest for years after record low rainfall.

The Laser Light Module Mk3, mounted on an SA80 A2, illuminates targets up to 800 metres away (MoD).

British Army Gets Laser Gun Sights in £53 Million Overhaul

Improved equipment will do little to appease critics of UK's 'hollowed-out' military machine.

Anelka performs the controversial 'quenelle' gesture after scoring against West Ham on December 28, 2013. (Canal Plus Sport)

Sponsor Zoopla Threatens to Drop West Brom Over Anelka Gesture Row

Property firm gives Monday deadline for club to expel striker.

A bag of marijuana being prepared for sale sits next to a money jar at BotanaCare in Northglenn, Colorado

Colorado Bans Cannabis Tourism Ads

Budding marijuana tourism trade in Colorado faces year-long advertising ban.

Dieudonné

French Comedian Dieudonne Backs Down in Anti-Semitism Row

Controversial comedian announces he will change his show.

Venezualan interior minister Miguel Rodriguez.

Venezuelan Minister Vows to 'Rip Head Off' Corrupt Police

Miguel Rodriguez urges those reporting corrupt police to call him directly.

A Cessna Citation Jet, similar to that which crashed.

BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crashes in Germany, Four Dead

Business jet came down in landfill site near Trier.

A British jihadist shows off his Glock pistol in a video posted on YouTube.

UK Jihadists Join Fight in Iraq [VIDEO]

Radical Islamist Britons travel from Syria in search of 'martyrdom'.

Iain Duncan Smith

Iain Duncan Smith: UK 'Aspires' to Block Migrants' Benefits

Britain working with other countries to restrict migrant benefits, says work and pensions secretary.

Margaret Porkka

Woman Finds Wrong Body in Mother's Coffin

Rhode Island family make discovery moments before funeral.

The Moon

'Strong Case' for Companies to Mine Moon, Says Scientist

Professor Crawford said that international agreement stating no one owns Moon may need overhauling.

Yuri Lutsenko receives treatment after reportedly being beaten by police.

Ukraine Opposition Leader Injured in Kiev Clashes

Footage shows Yury Lutsenko with bloodied head.

Danielle Potter

UK Students Shortlisted for 2025 Mars One Mission

Danielle Potter among 36 Brits on list to establish first Mars settlement.