Ewan Palmer

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Ewan is a breaking news reporter with International Business Times, covering crime, politics, current affairs, and trending topics. Ewan joined IBT in 2011. He can be reached on e.palmer@ibtimes.co.uk

Kim Jong Un is said to have combined North Korea's prison camps after the death of his father in 2011 (Reuters)

20,000 Prisoners 'Disappear' from North Korean Camp

Human rights group demanding explanation for thousands of missing inmates at Camp 22.

Roman Pirozek Jr, was known to perform daring stunts using his model helicopter (Facebook)

Roman Pirozek Jr Killed After Remote Control Helicopter Slices Off Head

Model helicopter enthusiast nearly decapitated after losing control of aircraft while performing stunt.

The Park was designed by the same company responsible for the London 2012 Olympic Park (Aecom)

Rio 2016: Design for Brazil's Olympic Park Revealed [PHOTOS]

UK architects at Aecom unveil how they hope Olympic Park will look in 2016.

Ceausescu ruled Romania for nearly 25 years before he was executed (Reuters)

Romanian Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu Execution Site Opens as Museum

Targoviste barracks restored as tourist site marking final death throe of Eastern Bloc.

Visibility was said to be very poor at the time of the crash (Chris Buckingham)

Isle of Sheppey Crash: Dozens Injured in 100-Vehicle Pile-up on A249 in Kent

No fatalities but eight people seriously injured after 100 cars crash on fog-bound bridge.

Russell Brand Kicked out of GQ Party for Hugo Boss Nazi Joke

Comedian mocked award sponsors for designing Nazi uniforms and goosestepped onstage.

'Batman-Obsessed' Dale Pipe Detained Indefinitely after Joker-Style Knife Frenzy

Psychotic stabbed Joshua Henley 16 times before trying to carve smile on victim's face.

Chelsea Manning is currently serving 35 years in jail (Reuters)

Chelsea Manning Seeks Obama Pardon over 35-Year Sentence

US soldier formally known as Bradley Manning seeks presidential pardon following WikiLeaks whistleblowing conviction.

Anzhi Makhachkala have not found success despite spending hundreds of millions of pounds (Reuters)

How Football Icons Samuel Eto'o and Robert Carlos Were Dragged into a Row over Fertiliser

Suleiman Kerimov's Uralkali fallout has severly affected his club Anzhi Makhachkala.

China: 100 Tonnes of Poisoned Fish Found Dead in Fuhe River

Tens of thousands of fish pulled from polluted waterway following ammonia leak at Wuhan chemical plant.

The figures showed Parliament computers block access to 'adult' websites around 800 times a day (Reuters)

MPs in Parliament Viewed Porn Websites 300,000 Times

Research shows that politicians and parliamentary staff access porn sites over 300,000 times last year.

Michael Le Vell has denied all the charges against him (ITV)

Coronation Street Michael Le Vell Sex Trial: Star Raped my Daughter 'on Regular Basis'

Trial of soap star accused of child rape continues in Manchester Crown Court.

Central Command, headed by General Lloyd Austin, has stopped discussing Syria action with Britain (Reuters)

Syria Crisis: US Throws out 'Unreliable' British Military Chiefs from Tampa Talks

Fears for 'special relationship' after British officers left out of US meetings on Syria following House of Commons vote against British military involvement.

Vorayuth Yoovidhya was arrested at his family home in Bangkok last year (ABC)

Thai Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya

Vorayuth Yoovidhya misses court appearance on charges of hit-and-run killing of policeman.

James Bulger Killer Jon Venables Released from Prison

Convicted child killer given fourth new identity after his latest release from jail following child porn offences.

Swimmer Diana Nyad adjusts her goggles before attempting to swim to Florida from Havana (Reuters)

Diana Nyad to Become First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida

Veteran swimmer nearly competes her final attempt to cross Florida Straits without a shark cage

A Liverpool supporter looks at the names engraved on the Hillsborough memorial outside the club's Anfield stadium (Reuters)

South Yorkshire Police 'Took Money from Victims of Hillsborough Disaster'

Documents show police kept money they found among dead and in injured on day of Hillsborough tragedy.

The actor has played the part of Kevin Webster for 30 years (ITV)

Coronation Street's Michael Le Vell Pleads Not Guilty to Child Rape

Actor who plays the part of Kevin Webster denies 12 child sex offence allegations in court.

Bill Roache will stand trial next January accused of rape and indecent assault (Reuters)

Coronation Street's Bill Roache Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Indecent Assault

Soap's veteran actor denies seven allegations of child sex offences dating back to 1965.

The officer was off-duty at the time of the alleged incident (Reuters)

Six British Soldiers Arrested over Alleged Assault of New York Policeman

Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers allegedly beat and robbed off-duty officer at New York bar.

125 firefighters and 20 engines were used to tackle the blaze (Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service)

Five Boys Arrested Following Fire at Leyland St Mary's Catholic Technology College

Children aged between 11 and 15 arrested on suspicion of arson following blaze at Lancashire school.

David Cameron and Ed Miliband were reported to have the stark conversation the day before the Commons vote (Reuters)

David Cameron Accuses Ed Miliband of 'Siding with Russia' over Syria

Prime minister says Labour leader 'let down America' by not backing military intervention.

Pte Michael Ihemere died during a training run across moorland (MoD)

Soldier Training Death: Tributes Paid to Pte Michael Ihemere

Soldier Training Death: tributes paid to Pte Michael Ihemere near Leyburn

David Cameron said he wanted to 'act in a different way' to previous prime ministers over Syria (Reuters)

David Cameron 'Did Not Want to Act Like Tony Blair' over Syria

Prime minister responds to shock defeat in parliament over British military action in Syria.

Mario Nunez was arrested in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua

Mexican Drug Lord Mario Nunez Arrested for 350 Murders

Suspected lieutenant of Sinaloa gang allegedly behind mass murders of rival Juarez cartel members.

A banner is unfurled at Old Trafford to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Munich air crash (Reuters)

Liverpool Apologise for Tweet Mocking Manchester United Munich Air Crash

Club apologise for 'distasteful' tweet mocking 1958 crash which killed eight Man Utd players.

David Hockey painted a picture of the 23-year-old in 2008 (Reuters)

David Hockney's Assistant Dominic Elliott Died 'After Drinking Acid'

23-year-old died at world-renowned artist's home in March.

Doctors blame the number of Italian men wanting penis enlargement on 'changing-room syndrome' (Reuters)

Italian 'Stallions' Seeking Penis Enlargement Surgery on the Rise

Despite their Lothario reputation, it seems Italian men are succumbing to 'changing-room syndrome'.

Rolf Harris will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 23 September to face the charges (Reuters)

Operation Yewtree: Rolf Harris Charged with 13 Child Sex Offences [VIDEO]

Harris accused of indecently assaulting two girls under 16 and taking indecent images of a child.

There has also been outrage over the 30 days jail term handed to Stacey Rambold

US Judge Todd Baugh Sorry for Blaming Teenage Victim Cherice Moralez for Her Own Rape

Judge called Cherice Moralez, who killed herself after assault by teacher Stacey Rambold, 'older than her chronological age'.