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.

Iraq: Operation to retake Mosul from Isis begins

Units stationed in Baiji and airstrikes launched as Iraqi forces begin operation to seize Mosul back from Isis.

Evgeny Buryakov at a Manhattan court appearance

Russian banker 'spy' Evgeny Buryakov demands judge throw out charges

Buryakov is accused of gathering intelligence on US while working for Manhattan branch of Russian bank.

Privacy laws prevented medics reporting concerns about Andreas Lubitz's mental health, says French prosecutor

Germanwings co-pilot saw 41 doctors in years leading up to fatal crash in French Alps.

Native Americans unsuccessful in attempt to halt auction of masks in Paris

Hopi tribe claims masks are sacred and ought not to be auctioned.

Isis: Five US mistakes which led to the rise of Islamic State

A year after Isis seized control of swaths of Syria and Iraq, IBTimes UK looks at US mistakes instrumental in rise of the jihadist group.

Former Chinese security chief Zhou Yongkang (LIU JIN AFP )

China: Ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang given life sentence for corruption

Former domestic security chief jailed for bribery, abuse of power and the international disclosure of state secrets.

Saudi airport officials sentenced to 1,000 lashes and jail for sexually harassing Iranian boys

Incident prompted Iran to suspend pilgrimages from country to sacred sites in Saudi Arabia.

Nikola Tesla: Serbian Orthodox Church calls for inventor's ashes to be saved from Satanists

Church claims devil-worshippers in Belgrade are performing rituals at the remains of the electricity pioneer.

Hitler watercolours to be auctioned in Germany

Bids for watercolour of Bavarian castle by future Nazi dictator start at 45,000 euros.

Isis recruiting: Mother sues French government for £80,000 after son joins Islamic State

Mother claims French government should have done more to stop young people leaving the country to join the jihadist group.

Barack Obama: US does not have a 'complete strategy' against Isis

President says training of Iraqi troops to combat jihadists will be accelerated.

G7 summit: Merkel urges leaders to agree on tough climate change goals

Merkel urges big new measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Libya peace talks resume amid refugee crisis and growing Isis threat

UN said that Libya is at a "critical juncture" but is confident talks will be "decisive."

Jennifer Lopez performs at the Mawazine festival

Moroccan Prime Minister demands investigation into 'indecent' Jennifer Lopez concert

Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane condemned decision to broadcast performance on national television.

China: Drones patrol above schools to detect exam cheats

Drones report no suspicious signals sent to concealed devices on first day of feared high school exams.

Germany: Woman 'forced to be drugs mule after booking trip home on BlaBlaCar car pooling site'

Woman claims she was forced to drop off boxes containing bags of white powder at cities across Germany.

Sweden: Begging EU migrants attacked with acid in Stockholm

Police classifying attack as an unprovoked hate crime.

Isis Crisis: Iraqi government forces seize refinery town Baiji from Islamic State

Iraqi flag now flies over local government building of key refinery town, state TV reports.

Prisoners drill their way out of New York maximum security jail, leave 'have a nice day' note

Huge manhunt under way for murderers who pulled off elaborate escape from New York State maximum security prison.

Fifa corruption: 'Morocco beat South Africa for right to host 2010 World Cup' says ex-official

In secret tapes, Ismail Bhamjee alleges ballot papers were miscounted to hand South Africa 2010 competition.

Mo Farah withdraws from Birmingham Diamond League race after coach hit by doping accusations

Athlete told reporters he was 'angry' at having his name 'dragged through the mud'.

Aftab Bahadur Masih: Pakistan sets execution date for man 'tortured into murder confession' at 15

Date set amid surge in judicial killings.

Saudi Arabia: Student kicked off bus for removing veil

In clip posted on YouTube a male supervisor threatens students with expulsion for challenging his decision.

Taliban meets with Afghan government officials in Norway

Afghan government confirms meeting, but says discussions took place in non-official capacity.

Isis: Interpol tracking more than 4,000 foreign jihadists

Interpol chief says there has been a huge surge in the number of fighters on the agency's databases.

Isis: US churches launch 'orange jumpsuit' campaign for Christians persecuted by Islamic State

Worshippers across the US wear orange as mark of solidarity with victims of IS violence and persecution.

Athens: Football fans vandalise prison cell of Socrates, other ancient Greek landmarks

Acropolis cell where Socrates was held among sites defaced, as staff cuts and round-the-clock access leave country's ancient heritage exposed.

Argentina: 200,000 rally against femicide and domestic violence in Buenos Aires

Hordes of Argentines gathered in front of the National Congress building in Buenos Aires to call for an end to gender-based violence

Ghana: Explosion at petrol station in capital Accra kills 78

Crowds taking refuge from torrential downpour killed by explosion in Ghanaian capital.

Isis vs Shia militia in Iraq: Atrocity rivalry sees brutal videos of torture spread online

Video alleges militia chant Shia slogans as they set fire to Isis jihadist.