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.

The Cerne Abbas ginat sports a moustache for Movember.

UK's Cerne Abbas Giant Sprouts Grass Moustache for Cancer Awareness

Cerne Abbas giant carved into Dorset hillside given 36ft whiskers to raise awareness of male cancers in 'Movember'.

San Diego Motorist Cecilia Adabie is First Person Fined for Wearing Google Glass

Motorist fined under law preventing drivers watching videos while at wheel.

Two Injured as Bonfire Firework Explodes in Crowd at Worcester

Accident happened at public display to mark UK's annual bonfire night.

BBC Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini Arrested as Part of Yewtree Sex Crimes Investigation

64-year-old broadcaster and DJ denies all allegations.

Chris Brown at a probation hearing in August in LA.

Singer Chris Brown Faces Jail for Assault

Victim's 'nose broken' in 4.30am confrontation outside five-star hotel, while Brown still on parole for Rihanna assault.

Obama Adopts Pragmatic Strategy in Major Middle East Policy Shift

But refocus on priorities such as nuclear agreement with Iran has angered allies in region.

Newly graduated Afghan army officers in Kabul.

Afghan Soldier Shot Dead After Firing at Trainer

Row broke out at new Sandhurst-style officer training academy.

Boy, 12, Sells Hacked Info to Anonymous in Exchange for Video Games

Montreal schoolboy hacked police and government websites during 2012 student riots.

A female driver defies the ban in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel and Defy Driving Ban [VIDEO]

No arrests made in biggest ever protest against ban on female drivers.

Former Mafia Enforcer Salvatore Polisi Describes Glamour and Brutality of Mob Life

One-time member mobster turned informant, testifying against mafia godfather John Gotti.

Mexican Hit Man, 20, Believed Responsible for 79 Murders

Most killings committed in one year in notorious cartel battleground.

International Arrest Warrants Issued for eBay Fraudsters

East European gang netted $3 million posting fake adverts for cars and luxury goods.

Al Shabaab fighter at a demonstration to annmounce the group merging with al-Quaida last year in Moghadishu, Somalia.

Al-Shabaab Leader Ikrima 'Lived in UK'

Terrorist target of failed Navy Seals raid Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdulkadir - aka Ikrima - once lived in London, claims source.

Federal authorities closure notice for the Silk Road Marketplace website.

$28 Million Stash of Bitcoins Seized From Silk Road Founder Ross William Ulbricht

Seizure of virtual currency biggest ever, claim investigators.

Growing French Wolf Packs Devastate Livestock

Grey wolves, once extinct in France, are back and 'no longer fear humans' say farmers.

Norwegian Comedy Duo Ylvis Explain Global Viral Hit [VIDEO]

Novelty hit What Does the Fox Say?, performed by Norwegians in animal costumes, has gained millions of fans on YouTube.

The first official portrait of Prince George and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Celebrity Portraitist Jason Bell in Frame to Take Official Pictures of Prince George Christening

Jason Bell could add Kate Middleton and Prince William to portfolio that already includes David Beckham and Kate Winslet.

A van carrying radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada leaves Long Lartin prison in Worcestershire.

Muslims 'Force UK Prison Inmates to Convert' With Bullying and Intimidation

Experts warn of growing number of forced conversions to Islam.

Smoke from the bushfires over Sydney Opera House.

State of Emergency Declared as Bushfires Rage in New South Wales, Australia

Worst fires in 40 years expected to spread as high winds and warm weather predicted.

Dick Cheney Had Heart Device Replaced Over Fears of Homeland Style Terrorist Attack

Former vice-president feared terrorists could trigger fatal heart attack by hijacking wireless defibrillator.

Italian Court Calls for Berlusconi Parliament Ban

Expulsion could leave former premier open to fresh criminal investigations.

A bullet lodged lodged in the skull of a full-term foetus. (Syria Relief)

UK Surgeon Says Syrian Snipers Target Pregnant Women

Doctor claims snipers in Syria bet cash and cigarettes on shooting unborn babies.

Suspect wanted in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Manchester

Police Hunt Boy, 12, Over Manchester Sex Assaults

Suspect's age makes attacks 'even more shocking', say police.

Blonde Child Found in Roma Camp: Greek Police Appeal for Help

Greek police struggle to identify child found living with Roma, while parents of missing Madeleine McCann say case gives them 'hope'.

Scientist Gets Bogus Research Published in Top Journals

American biologist submits papers containing glaring errors and fabrications to test peer review process at scientific journals.

A woman undergoing an exorcism in La Cumbre, Colombia.

Militant Christians Jailed for French Exorcism Kidnapping

Woman, 19, was kidnapped, then left bound in crucifixion position in housing estate flat near Paris.

Sir Richard Branson Denies He is Leaving Britain To Flee Tax

Virgin tycoon explains why he left Oxfordshire mansion and moved to Caribbean.

Fighter from Syrian rebel faction Jabhat al-Nusra

50 Syria Militants Could Return to Wage Jihad in UK, Claims Intelligence Source

Intelligence source fears radicalised UK veterans of civil war may be plotting terrorist attacks.

Ms McGowan is left hanging as the bridge raises.

Raising Railway Bridge Leaves Florida Walker Hanging On For Life [PHOTO]

Woman, 55, clung on on to rail tracks as she was raised 24 feet into the air.

US Couple Left Child to Starve As They Lived Online Fantasy Life, Claim Police

Neglected toddler admitted to hospital weighing only 13 pounds while parents obsessed by fantasy life online.