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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What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court docket appearance

As Donald Trump faces the courtroom spotlight, all eyes turn to the…

Their cherished ones are missing at war. So these Ukrainian childhood employ summer season together

With their loved ones away at war, Ukrainian children find solace and…

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

Russian authorities have detained a suspect linked to the recent cafe blast…

Trump pleads no longer guilty to 34 prison counts

In a dramatic courtroom moment, former President Trump pleaded not guilty to…

How Corbyn and Sultana’s New Party Could Upend British Politics

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and MP Zarah Sultana have launched a…

Resident doctors’ strike undermines union movement, says Wes Streeting

Resident doctors in England are considering joining the British Medical Association’s planned…

State Dept. layoffs led by team of outsiders willing to ‘break stuff’

The Trump administration’s restructuring of the State Department involved a large number…

My focus was on saving lives after Afghan data breach, Shapps says

Former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has defended his handling of the 2022…

California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna calls for releasing all files in the Epstein case

California Representative Ro Khanna has urged the full release of all files…

A closer look at Trump’s approach to foreign policy

President Donald Trump’s foreign policy centered on reducing U.S. military involvement abroad,…

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