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Sophie Perryer

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Covers:  Defence, Security, Foreign Affairs
Website Editor at @ForcesNews, previously @factal @PA

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No soldiers dismissed for sexual abuse in Kenya despite zero-tolerance policy

No soldiers dismissed for sexual abuse in Kenya despite zero-tolerance policy

Forces News — A Freedom of Information request shows none of the 35 soldiers accused in the Sennen report lost their jobs despite the presumption of dismissal set out in the JSPs

Can Iran hit the UK? Country's weapons in spotlight after attack on Cyprus RAF base

Can Iran hit the UK? Country's weapons in spotlight after attack on Cyprus RAF base

Forces News — An Iranian one-way attack drone struck the runway at RAF Akrotiri, prompting the evacuation of non-essential personnel

The Debrief: Shaping the agenda

The Debrief: Shaping the agenda

Factal — Welcome to The Debrief, from the editors at Factal. This month, we're taking a look back at the subjects of three 2023 editions of the Debrief. We'll examine how these stories have evolved since we first covered them, and how we expect them to continue developing into 2024, despite not being top of the traditional news agenda.

The politicisation of France's Gilets Jaunes: what it all means

The politicisation of France's Gilets Jaunes: what it all means

insideover.com — Jacline Mouraud sits before her computer screen, recording a video message to post to her handful of Facebook friends. "I have two little things to say to Mr Macron and his government. When will this attack on drivers end that you have put in place since you have been in office?"

Swedbank scandal: suspicious funds linked to former Ukrainian president

Swedbank scandal: suspicious funds linked to former Ukrainian president

European CEO — A number of notorious former Soviet Union figures have been implicated in allegations of money laundering at Swedbank, Sweden's oldest bank. Viktor Yanukovych, who served as the president of Ukraine between 2010 and 2014, reportedly used an account at the Baltic branch of Swedbank to transfer funds of questionable origin in and out of the country, according to a report by Sweden's national broadcaster, SVT.

For digital nomads, home is where they lay their laptops

For digital nomads, home is where they lay their laptops

Business Destinations — With the world of work now more flexible than ever, many young people are upping sticks and packing their businesses into their backpacks. It may be the trip of a lifetime, but it can pose issues for the cities they're leaving behind

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro remains defiant as his second term begins

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro remains defiant as his second term begins

World Finance Magazine — On January 10, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a second six-year term in power, despite an international outcry over the legitimacy of his re-election, further isolating the South American country in the iron grip of an economic and humanitarian crisis. The 56-year-old heir of Hugo Chávez, Maduro has presided over the Venezuela's worst economic crisis in history.

The internet never forgets, but people do

The internet never forgets, but people do

The New Economy — Like the proverbial elephant, the internet has an infallible and durable memory. Year on year it grows, swelling with news reports, videos, photographs and games; an intangible brain that millions of users can tap into at any moment. As more aspects of our lives shift online, the internet is storing more and more information about us in its vast database.

Review | The New Generation of 'Instagram Poets' And Their Fierce, Revolutionary Voices - The Lon...

Review | The New Generation of 'Instagram Poets' And Their Fierce, Revolutionary Voices - The Lon...

The London Magazine — In November 2014, a courageous 21 year-old woman self-published her first collection of poetry. The arresting poems that filled the pages revealed her experience of abuse, loss and femininity; they were sweet and joyful, dark and tortured, with the power to stop the reader in their tracks.

Essay | Meg Wolitzer's #MeToo Moment by Sophie Perryer - The London Magazine

Essay | Meg Wolitzer's #MeToo Moment by Sophie Perryer - The London Magazine

The London Magazine — Meg Wolitzer must be psychic. Well before the explosive allegations against Harvey Weinstein were revealed and the #MeToo movement gathered pace, she penned The Female Persuasion, a novel about feminism, and finding your voice. Published on June 7th, the Female Persuasion tells the story of Greer Kadetsky's coming-of-age, from her edifying arrival at Rutland College...

Food education in Britain is 'unforgivably bad', says chef Jamie Oliver

Food education in Britain is 'unforgivably bad', says chef Jamie Oliver

The Independent — Jamie Oliver has said the Olympics offer Britain the opportunity to become a healthier country but it has done “unforgivably badly” in educating children about food and sport.