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Editor on Reuters global desk with particular focus on energy, environment and resources. In more than two decades of experience at Reuters, worked in various bureaux, most recently spending five years in Brussels. Professional highlights include covering the Paris agreement on climate change. Also worked on national newspapers in Britain and Hong Kong and throughout her career has made time to cover the cultural sector.

Sam Tabahriti is a UK breaking news correspondent covering general and political news for Reuters. He has over five years of experience covering general news and three years covering business and legal news. He is also a keen cyclist and photography enthusiast.

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