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

Jimmy Carr used a Jersey-based avoidance scheme to pay one percent on his income tax (Reuters)

Government to 'Name and Shame' Wealthy Tax Avoiders

Treasury Minister David Gauke announces crackdown in the wake of the controversy over comedian Jimmy Carr's tax affairs.

Holy Month of Ramadan: How World's Muslims are Celebrating [SLIDESHOW/VIDEO]

Muslims around the world begin month of fasting and good deeds.

Shasta Khan and Mohammed Sajid Khan have been jailed for planning a terrorist attack (GMP)

Manchester Anti-Jewish Bomb Plot Couple Jailed for Total of 15 Years

Mohammed Sajid Khan and wife Shasta planned jihad at home with bomb made on kitchen table from simple ingredients

Russian Punk Band Pussy Riot to Remain in Jail Until 2013 Over Putin Protest

Russian court extends custody of three members of Pussy Riot after controversial church performance.

Jessica Redfield was killed in the massacre

Aurora, Colorado Shooting: Sportscaster Jessica Redfield Among 12 Victims of Batman Premiere Massacre

Brother of Jessica Ghawi, known to online sports fans as Jessica Redfield, confirms death in Century 16 cinema shooting in Aurora.

Officers tackle teenager as he tries to grab the Olympic torch in Gravesend (BBC)

London Olympics 2012: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Torch Snatch Bid in Gravesend

17-year-old boy grabbed after lunging out of crowd as torch-bearers pass on day 63 of relay.

The veteran newsreader Sir Alastair Burnet, best known for presenting News at Ten for 21 years, has died aged 84 (ITN)

Veteran Newsreader Sir Alastair Burnet Dies Aged 84

Journalist described as the greatest newsreader Britain has ever produced dies aged 84.

Honda Recalls 320,000 CR-Vs in Global Faulty Door Scare

Honda SUVs sent back to carmaker's factories over fears that vehicle doors may not close properly.

Shasta Khan and Mohammed Sajid Khan have been convicted of planning a terrorist attack (GMP)

Oldham Hairdresser Shasta Khan Guilty of Plotting Terror Attack on Manchester’s Jewish Community

Woman from Oldham guilty of helping husband Mohammed Sajid Khan plan to bomb Jews in Greater Manchester.

Simon Harwood has been found not guilty of the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson (Reuters)

Ian Tomlinson Manslaughter Trial: Allegations of Violence Surface against PC Simon Harwood as he Walks Free

Police officer found not guilty of killing newspaper seller at London G20 protests faced down numerous complaints of violence towards suspects.

Haroon Jahan, Shezad Ali and Abdul Musavir who were killed in Winson Green, Birmingham (Reuters)

Birmingham Riot Deaths: How Tariq Jahan's Wise Words Averted Disaster

As the Birmingham riot deaths trial draws to a close, IBTimes UK looks at how one man's eloquence and bravery saved a community from imploding.

Birmingham Riot Deaths: Eight Not Guilty of Murder of Haroon Jahan, Shazad Ali and Abdul Musavir

Jury says three friends hit by car while standing guard outside their businesses in Winson Green weren't murdered

Despite satisfaction with Ed Miliband down two points, Labour are currently ahead in latest opinion poll. (Reuters)

David Cameron's Coalition on the Ropes as Labour Roars ahead in Polls

Poll shows pubic do not believe coalition will survive past 2015 and is unable to fix creaking economy.

The six Philpott children who died from fire at their home in Derby (Facebook)

Derby House Fire: Two More Arrested in Connection with Philpott Children Deaths

Man and woman arrested in connection with deadly house fire in which six children in same family died.

Burnt buses are seen at Bulgaria's Burgas airport (Reuters)

Bulgaria Bus Bombing: Iran Blamed as Seven Israeli Youth Reported Dead at Burgas Airport

Israel's Prime Minister Blames Iran as seven tourists are reported dead after a bus blast at Sarafovo international airport at Black Sea resort popular with Israelis.

Csatary was found in a two-bedroom apartment in Budapest, Hungary (Andrew Styczynski/ The Sun)

Hungary Detains 97-Year-Old Nazi War Crimes Suspect Laszlo Csatary

Laszlo Csatary, the most wanted Second World War Nazi war criminal, who is accused of killing 16,000 Jews, said he was only “obeying orders”.

The body of Eva Rausing, 48, was discovered on 9 July bin bags sealed up with gaffer tape

Tetra Pak Heiress Eva Rausing's Body 'Found in Bin Bag Sealed with Duct Tape'

Court hears body of Eva Rausing wrapped in bin liners as husband Hans Kristian Rausing granted bail.

Pitbull confirms he will visit Walmart in the town of Kodiak, Alaska (Reuters)

Pitbull to Visit Walmart on Remote Alaskan Island Following Hijacked Facebook Campaign

Rapper agrees to visit Kodiak, Alaska, after Walmart Facebook campaign hijacked by pranksters.

London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony Cut by 30 Minutes over G4S Security Fears

Danny Boyle's £27m spectacular shortened amid security fears and worries that spectators may be stranded.

Footballers Face Fines or Bans over Offensive Twitter Comments

Football Association warns players of serious penalties after Twitter post cases of Ferdinand and Frimpong.

One passenger aboard a Delta plane was injured after biting into a sandwich containing a needle (Reuters)

Delta Airlines and FBI Investigates Needles Found in Turkey Sandwiches [VIDEO]

Sewing needles served in food on flights from Amsterdam to US punctures mouth of passenger.

Dehorned rhinos are seen at the Kruger national park (Reuters)

South Africa Poachers Kill 281 Rhinos in Six Months

Rise in black market demand sees jump in number of rhinos being illegally killed in South Africa.

Beaminster tunnel closed following a landslide

Dorset: Elderly Couple Buried Alive in Car after Rain Triggers Mudslide at Beaminster Tunnel

Woman found in entombed car named as Rosemary Snell as police sift through wreckage for man believed to be inside.

Arsenal Midfielder Frimpong Warned After Anti-Semitic 'Yid' Twitter Comment

Frimpong 'reminded of his responsibilities' by Arsenal after tweeting anti-Semitic remark to Spurs fan.

Jon Lord co-founded Deep Purple in 1968 (jonlord.org)

Rockers' Tribute to Deep Purple Keyboardist Jon Lord

Slash, Tom Morello and Geezer Butler praise Deep Purple co-founder Jon Lord, dead after long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sam Fuller, 12 and his sister Charlotte, seven, were found dead along with Rebecca, eight, and their father Ceri Fuller (Facebook)

Fuller Children Murders: Tributes Paid to Three Youngsters Found with Dead Father in Pontesbury Woods

Candlelit vigil held for Sam, Charlotte and Rebecca Fuller, thought to have been murdered by their father Ceri.

The appointment is part of Sepp Blatter's anti-corruption reforms of Fifa (Reuters)

Fifa Appoints Corruption Watchdog to Probe World Cup Hosting Rights

Fifa appointment to investigate how 2018 and 2022 World Cups were awarded to Qatar and Russia.

Police have been searching for Ceri Fuller after he was reported missing (West Mercia Police)

Shropshire: Body of Missing Dad Ceri Fuller and 3 Children Found in Pontesbury Woodland

West Mercia police officer finds four members of missing family.

London Olympics 2012 stadium stratford east london

London Olympics 2012: Brand Police on Patrol to Enforce Sponsors' Exclusive Rights

'Gold', 'silver', 'bronze' and 'London' on blacklist of words in promotions in crackdown on ambush marketing by local traders.

Activists have shut down Shell petrol stations in London and Edinburgh ( Elizabeth Dalziel/Greenpeace)

Greenpeace Closes Shell Stations in Arctic Drilling Protests [VIDEO]

Shell petrol stations in Edinburgh and London closed as activists protest against plans to drill for oil in Arctic.