Sophie Laurent, Europe Correspondent

Sophie Laurent covers European affairs with expertise in EU institutions, Brexit implementation, and continental politics. Born in Lyon and educated at Sciences Po Paris, she is fluent in French, German, and English. She previously worked as Brussels correspondent for France 24 and maintains an extensive network of EU contacts.
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Second Air Traffic Control Failure Deepens Crisis Across UK Airports

A second major technical failure within two weeks has brought the UK's…

The High Price of Surveillance: Google Concedes €403M Fine to Irish Regulator

The Republic of Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has secured a landmark…

Granit Xhaka Faces Criminal Investigation Over Alleged Forged Covid-19 Certificate

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is the subject of a criminal investigation after…

Al-Zaidi Pledges Ambitious Disarmament Drive Against Iranian Proxy Forces

In a decisive move that signals a profound shift in Iraq's security…

Colombia Declares Public Calamity as Wildfires Ravage Tourist Haven Villa de Leyva

Colombian authorities have declared a public calamity following a raging wildfire that…

Fleeing Across the Red Sea: Yemenis Seek Shelter in Djibouti Amid Escalating Conflict

A steady stream of displaced families has begun making the perilous journey…

THE HOUTHI RESURGENCE: A FRESH FLASHPOINT AMIDST WESTERN PRESSURES ON IRAN

The geopolitical equilibrium in the Middle East has been subjected to a…

Putin’s Parliamentary Vote Was a Masterclass in Manufactured Consent

The Russian parliamentary election was never a contest — it was a…

UK man becomes first person charged in connection with 1994 Rwandan genocide

A Rwandan national residing in north London has been formally charged by…

Merz Pledges to Hold Coalition Together as Germany’s Political Landscape Shifts Dramatically

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to preserve his ruling alliance, insisting the…

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