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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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Pillars of Power in a Militarised State

** The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stands as a formidable force…

Descendants of Zimbabwe’s Anti-Colonial Heroes Demand Return of Looted Skulls from UK Museums

In a poignant appeal, descendants of Zimbabwe's first chimurenga heroes—who resisted British…

Zimbabwean Descendants Demand Return of Ancestors’ Remains from UK Institutions

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As tensions in the Middle East escalate, global oil prices have seen…

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Affordable Semaglutide Could Revolutionise Access to Diabetes and Obesity Treatments in Developing Nations

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