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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UN Resolution on Slavery: A Landmark Victory for Ghana and the African Union

In a significant moment for global justice, Ghana's former president John Mahama…

Tensions Escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify

Amid growing hostilities in the Gulf region, Israel and Iran have exchanged…

Civilian Life in Tehran Crumbles Amid Intensifying Strikes

Residents of Tehran's eastern district of Resalat are grappling with heart-wrenching loss…

Dumile Feni’s ‘African Guernica’: A Provocative Addition to Madrid’s Reina Sofía Museum

A powerful new exhibition is unfolding at the Reina Sofía Museum in…

Civilians Bear the Brunt: The Human Cost of Conflict in Tehran

As the conflict between Iran and a coalition of the United States…

Tensions Escalate as Trump Sets Deadline for Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Reopening

** In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has…

Civilian Toll Mounts in Tehran Amid Escalating Conflict: A Mother’s Plea for Help

In the heart of Tehran, civilian lives are being irreparably shattered as…

A Powerful Dialogue: Dumile Feni’s African Guernica Unveiled at Madrid’s Reina Sofía

In a significant cultural event, Dumile Feni's evocative artwork, *African Guernica* (1967),…

Tensions Rise as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

** In a significant escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump has set…

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