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Laura Sharman

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  • Reporter, CNN
Hong Kong, London
As seen in: CNN, CNN en Español, CNN Politics, CNN Travel, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Ireland, MSN New Zealand, MSN Philippines, MSN UK, Daily Mail and
Covers:  News, crime, travel
CNN Journalist | Former Assistant Travel Editor at Daily Mail | Also seen in The Independent and Daily Telegraph | Founding editor of travelpocketbook.com

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Laura Sharman’s Biography

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Laura Sharman is a journalist, travel writer and biographer from London. She has worked for a variety of UK national newspapers, winning the Denis Cassidy Award for Best New Talent, as well as CNN in Hong Kong. She has travelled extensively in Asia and Africa where her trips are largely shaped by natural landscapes and wild animal encounters.

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Manhunt underway after deadly shooting at rave in Switzerland Original

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By Martin Goillandeau Verified, Laura Sharman Verified
| CNN Verified
Police officers patrol a street following a shooting at a rave in downtown Aarau, Switzerland, on August 30, 2026. Michael Buholzer/Keystone/AP See all topics Email Link Copied! A manhunt is underway after a deadly shooting in northern Switzerland, police said, at what local media have reported was a rave event.
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Rescuers pump air into hydropower tunnel in search for missing workers after Nepal-China flooding

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By Sophie Tanno Verified, Laura Paddison Verified, Laura Sharman Verified
| CNN Verified
• Rescue effort: A search is underway for about 900 missing employees at various hydropower projects in Nepal after Wednesday’s catastrophic flooding on its border with China. Emergency workers have pumped air into one tunnel but have yet to establish communication with anyone inside. • Search continues: Around 3,000 people, including Americans and other foreigners, are still missing. The US is providing $3.6 million of humanitarian aid, up from the earlier announced $500,000.
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‘No sign of survivors’ at Chinese border crossing as Nepal flooding death toll passes 600

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By Xiaoqian Lin, Laura Sharman Verified, Hanako Montgomery Verified
| CNN Verified
• Death toll rises: More than 600 people have been killed in Nepal, according to police, after catastrophic flooding at its border area with China. As the 72-hour “golden window” for natural disaster survival draws to a close, around 2,500 people, including Americans and other foreigners, remain missing. • Scenes of devastation: Chinese state media reported there is no sign of survivors at a border crossing which was engulfed by the flood wave.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Read lots, write lots and be well-prepared

When's the best time to pitch you?

Mornings weekdays