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.

107-Year-Old Arkansas Man Killed in Shootout With Police

Man killed by Swat Team after 'aggravated assault' committed at Arkansas address.

Model Waris Dirie, who has campaigned against Female Genital Mutilation

UK Dentist Struck off for Offering Female Genital Mutilation

Omar Addow exposed in newspaper sting for offering to conduct illegal operation on girls aged 10 and 13.

Police in Rio battle protesters near the city's administrative centre.

Violence Flares at Brazil Independence Day Protests [VIDEO]

Police battle to prevent protesters disrupting annual parade and international football match.

Japan's Olympic bid committe celebrated Tokyo being announced as host of the 2020 games.

Tokyo Explodes with Joy as City Wins 2020 Olympic Bid [VIDEO]

Japanese beat Istanbul in final round of voting, after reassuring IOC Fukushima leak is under control.

EDL supporters at a rally in Birmingham earlier this year.

EDL and Anti-Fascists Attempt to Break Police Lines at London Protest

Two arrested as 3,000 police keep right-wing protesters and left-wing demonstrators apart.

Porn Star Cameron Bay Tests HIV Positive, Shuts Down American Porn Industry

US Porn Industry Shutdown Blamed for Poor Jobs Data

Figures show 22,000 jobs lost in film-making, as second positive HIV test shuts down US porn industry.

Silvio Berlusconi Paid Mafia 'Millions for Protection' Say Judges

Former senator acted as go-between for Berlusconi and mob, claims court.

Simon Cowell On Rogue Private Investigators' Client List

X-Factor boss one of 102 names on crime agency list.

The changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Two Men Arrested After Buckingham Palace Break-In

Intruder found surrounded by priceless art in palace state rooms is arrested on suspicion of burglary.

London Walkie-Scorchie Skyscraper Cost-Cutting Blamed for Car-Melting, Egg-Frying Reflected Sunbeams

Developers reduced size of window shields on City tower.

Cameron Squares up to Putin over 'Small Island' Jibe [VIDEO]

PM claims Britain 'invented most things worth inventing' and was key to beating slavery and fascism, while Tory colleague calls Putin 'a tosser'.

EDL supporters protest in June in Birmingham

EDL Tower Hamlets March to Face 'Formidable' Opposition

EDL protesters banned from entering heart of Muslim East End.

UK and US Intelligence Hack Web Encryption Technology

Edward Snowden leaks reveal NSA and GCHQ ability to circumvent technology designed to protect privacy.

Tony Blair: Iraq Made UK 'Hesitant' Over Syria

Former prime minister warns that failure to intervene could lead to region becoming haven for extremism.

Banks Attempt to Put a Price on Nature

Companies that destroy 'natural capital' could be fined or branded loan risks.

British Financial Institutions Repay Billions Lost in Icelandic Banking Collapse

UK banks begin repayment of £1.089 billion lent to them by government to cover lost UK customer deposits.

Asaram Bapu is led from Jodphur airport by police to face questioning.

Indian Guru Asaram Bapu Arrested Over Teen Rape Allegations

Self-styled 'godman' and guru to thousands questioned over claims he molested a 16-year-old girl.

13 Convicted Killers on The Run in Britain

Of the 821 criminals known to be on the run in the UK, 13 are convicted killers.

Radiation Levels Spike as Battle to Contain Fukushima Leaks Intensifies

Japanese plant owners say readings show 18-fold increase in radioactivity in tanks identical to those that recently spilled tons of toxic water.

Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf Reveals Hacker Attempted Sex Blackmail

Hacker took nude pictures of her over the internet using her webcam, then threatened to post images online.

Kim Jong-un (c) watches a football match with senior generals, with former chief Kim Kyok-sik conspicuous by his absence.

Kim Jong-un Sacks North Korean Army Chief Kim Kyok-sik in Beginning of 'Purge'

Analysts believe he is replacing senior commanders with officers he can mold to his wishes.

Vladimir Putin Rubbishes US Syria Claims

Russian president claimed it was 'nonsense' to assume Syrian forces launched attack when they were winning war.

Australian Soldier 'Cut Hand Off' Dead Afghan Taliban

Incident said to have occurred after special forces raid in April.

Thousands Sign Petition to Release UK's 'Most Violent Prisoner' Charles Bronson

Supporters claim that Bronson is reformed man after nearly 40 years in prison.

Sun Shines on London's Notting Hill Carnival

A million people take to the streets for the annual celebration of Caribbean culture in west London.

UK Company Manager Spent £600,000 on Drugs, Holidays and Prostitutes

Tribunal hears that managing director threatened blackmail when embezzlement came to light.

Syria: Assad Government to Grant UN Access to 'Chemical Attack' Site

The move comes after US and Britain pledge 'serious response' if Syrian army found responsible.

far-right ant-Roma demonstrators in the Czech city of Plzen.

Hundreds Arrested at Far-Right Rallies in Czech Republic

Police were pelted with debris by far-right demonstrators at rallies throughout country.

Cheryl Cole Unveils Rose Tattoo on Her Bottom

Tattoo brings new meaning to expression 'rosy cheeks'.

Britain Gets Post-Olympic Tourism Boost

Record numbers of foreign tourists visited the UK in June.