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

Niger's Hamadou Djibo Issaka rows in the men's single sculls repechage at Eton Dorney during the London 2012 Olympic Games

2012 London Olympics: Niger's Rower Djibo Issaka and Other Heroic Losers

Djibo Issaka is latest in line of underdogs who achieve worldwide fame at Olympics for wrong reasons.

Tory voters have said Boris Johnson should succeed from David Cameron as leader of the Conservatives (Reuters)

Boris Johnson Favourite with Tories to Succeed David Cameron as Party Leader

Mayor of London favourite among Tories to take over from Cameron, with support for George Osborne tumbling.

Ben Morutare died of a stab wound to the leg (West Midlands Police)

Walsall Teen Stabbed to Death at Smethwick Party Named as Ben Morutare

Ben Morutare, 16, was killed after he was knifed in the leg at Old Comrades Club in Smethwick.

London 2012 Olympics: Where to Watch Events Online

The best places to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games online

Bradley Wiggins will hope to repeat his Tour de France success at the Olympics (Reuters)

2012 London Olympics: Where to Watch Cycling Road Race

Best places along 156-mile to watch Bradley Wiggins and co compete for gold at the London 2012 Games - without spending a penny.

Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis (left) US Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney (Reuters)

2012 London Olympics Romneyshambles: Carl Lewis Says US Presidential Hopeful Should Have Stayed at Home

Olympic legend joins growing chorus angry at Mitt Romney's doubts over London's readiness for Games.

Whooping Cough Jabs for Teens and Pregnant Woman under Review after 5 Baby Deaths

Health experts consider vaccination programme in worst whooping cough outbreak in 20 years.

Kiaran Stapleton killed Anuj Bidve on Boxing Day 2011 (GMP)

Laughing Psycho Killer Kiaran Stapleton Jailed for 30 Years for Murdering Anuj Bidve

Murderer who called himself 'Psycho' gets life for random murder of Indian student in Salford.

Augusto celebrated his 15th birthday just last week (West Midlands Police)

Boy Found Dead at Dudley Quarry Named as Portugal Tourist Augusto Massampo Zacarias

Fifteen-year-old Augusto Massampo Zacarias was in the country visiting family from Portugal.

Kiaran Stapleton said he shot Anuj Bidve because he 'had the biggest head' (GMP)

Laughing Psycho Killer Kiaran Stapleton Guilty of Murdering Anuj Bidve

Defendant shot dead Indian student in cold blood on night out with friends in Salford - then booked into a hotel overlooking crime scene.

MPs want UK's borders to be eased for low-risk groups

MPs Want Risk-Based Security Checks Reintroduced to Cut Huge Airport Queues

Pilot schemes scrapped in 2011 need to be reinstated to avoid three-hour queues at airports, MPs say.

North Korea players were introduced on large screens alongside the South Korea flag of their bitter enemies.

London 2012: North Korea and Other Flag and National Anthem Gaffes

Row over North Korea and South Korea flag mistakes is not only unfortunate incident to occur during huge sporting events.

'Big Brother' HMRC Accused of Turning Children into Tax Spies

Taxman's school modules allegedly encourage pupils to report evasion to teachers.

Bomb Scare Man Shot by Police at House in Surrey

Armed police and bomb squad raid Woking house in response to reports of an explosive device - but none found.

Nine Eyes of Google Street View: Jon Rafman’s Exhibition Captures Stranger Side of Google

Exhibition at Saatchi Gallery shows strange and beautiful images captured by accident by Google Street View.

SNP Snubs Critics to Draw up Bill Legalising Gay Marriage

Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon reveals new legislation plans despite recent opposition from church and public.

Portsmouth will close on 10 August unless senior players agree to wage caps (Reuters)

Portsmouth FC will Face Closure within Weeks, Warn Administrators

League One club could be liquidated in just over two weeks if compromise over player’s wages is not met.

Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia (L) and David Cairns MP who died in May of acute pancreatiti

Archbishop of Glasgow Phillip Tartaglia Links MP David Cairns’ Death to Being Gay

Bishop Tartaglia accused of 'upsetting' remarks about former priest Cairns, who died of acute pancreatitis.

Freshwater Beach Caravan Park Horror: Woman Trapped After Landslide at Burton Bradstock Dorset

Emergency services looking for a person believed to be trapped under tonnes of rocks near a Dorset holiday park at Burton Bradstock

The family of one of Warren Hill's victims have called for Georgia to reduce his sentence from death to life in prison (Georgia Department of Corrections)

Warren Hill Wins 11th-Hour Stay of Execution in Georgia

Controversial execution of convicted murderer who has an IQ of only 70 delayed in dispute about lethal injection.

The statement was read made by Alison Levitt QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to Operation Weeting (BBC)

Who Phone Hacked Milly Dowler? The Charges against Rebekah Brooks and NoTW Journalists

Full list of charges against eight individuals accused of phone hacking conspiracy at the News of the World.

Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson and Top NOTW Journalists Charged over Phone Hacking Conspiracy [VIDEO]

Neville Thurlbeck, Glenn Mulcaire, Stuart Kuttner, Greg Miskew, Ian Edmondson and James Weatherup also on phone hack charge list.

Beaminster tunnel closed following a landslide

Dorset Landslide Victim Rosemary Snell's Home Raided by Thieves

Police say thieves could try to sell Snell's antique silver at local car boot sales and urge locals to be vigilant.

A wax statue of Usian Bolt was unveiled on at Madame Tussauds in London days before the start of the Olympics (Reuters)

Usain Bolt Immortalised in Wax at Madame Tussauds ahead of London Olympics

World's fastest man and Jamaican Olympics gold medallist unveiled in wax form in countdown to London 2012.

James Holmes has made his first appearance in court (9 News)

Colorado Batman Massacre Suspect James Holmes Makes First Court Appearance

Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing 12 and injuring more than 50 during Dark Knight Rises screening.

The dogs involved in the attack were believed to be Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Reuters)

St Leonards Dog Attack: 10 Injured and Two Arrested

Two men arrested for failing to keep dogs under control in Hastings suburb.

Liana Boyd was last wearing a brown cardigan, black top and black leggings (GMP)

Missing Sisters Liana and Teigan Boyd Found Safe and Well

Sisters who went missing overnight found safe and well by greater Manchester Police

'Cruel' Georgia Set To Execute Mentally Handicapped Warren Hill

Man with IQ of 70 to be put to death of murder of fellow inmate Joseph Handspike in 1990.

Nick Clegg Willing to Form Coalition with Labour After 2015

Shaky partnership with David Cameron's Tories has Lib Dem leader putting out feelers on working with Labour as its 'duty'.

Liana and Teigan Boyd: Manchester Police Search for Missing Sisters

Sisters Liana and Teigan Boyd missing since visiting Whitworth Park in Fallowfield