Washington (AFP) | 11/05/2025 - 01:33:46 | Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations
Moscow (AFP) | 11/05/2025 - 01:09:13 | Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15
Moscow (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 23:17:20 | Russia's 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine ends
Islamabad (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 21:26:42 | Pakistan says 'remains committed' to truce after India claims violations
Geneva (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 20:33:55 | US-China trade talks conclude for day, to resume Sunday: source
New Delhi (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 19:58:52 | India claims Pakistan violated ceasefire repeatedly, says it has retaliated: govt
Beijing (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 19:40:45 | China ready to play 'constructive role' with India, Pakistan: Xinhua
Rome (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 19:37:31 | Pope Leo visits Francis's tomb: Vatican source
Moscow (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 19:11:18 | Kremlin says will 'think through' Ukraine ceasefire proposal: state media
Srinagar (AFP) | 10/05/2025 - 17:53:57 | India govt source says Pakistan 'violates' ceasefire
Photo editors from AFP's London bureau were alerted on Sunday to alterations on an image released by Kensington Palace of the Princess of Wales and her children.
Following discussions, AFP and a group of international news agencies deemed these modifications to be in violation of the ethical standards of the profession. As a result, they collectively agreed to remove the photo from their distribution platforms.
The AFP Fact Check video playlist “How to Verify Information Online” (and versions in French and Spanish) have won third place in the 2024 Global Media Awards, organised by the International News Media Association (INMA).
We're pleased to announce that AFP has achieved a score of 98 out of 100 in the calculation of the Gender Equality Professional Index for 2023. This marks a notable improvement from the previous year's score of 92.
Breaking the results down by indicators:
More than 30 news organisations signed an open letter Thursday expressing solidarity with journalists working in Gaza and calling for their protection and freedom to report.
Born nearly blind and paralysed down one side, Lydie Imhoff didn't want to "live in a dead body" after she began losing the use of the rest of her limbs after a disabled riding accident.
Lydie Imhoff (R) is hugged by her friend and carer Marie-Josee Rousseaux during her farewell party in Longwy, northern France, on January 31, 2024.
Mastercard is bringing Africa closer to the UEFA Champions League like never before with the launch of its 2025 Africa football campaign, running from February to May 2025. As a proud and long-standing sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Mastercard is delivering a powerful campaign that connects millions of fans to the thrill of world-class football through uniquely curated, Priceless experiences—deeply rooted in African culture, tourism and connection. This press release features multimedia....
AFP's Whatsapp Channels are now fully operational and certified. Named 'AFP News' in English and 'Agence France-Presse' in French, the accounts are currently managed by the social media teams in Paris and London.
Whatsapp Channels have proven instrumental for media outlets aiming to build and engage communities among Meta's 3 billion users on social networks, including Facebook and Instagram.
Akin to the interactive nature of traditional chats on Whatsapp, channel subscribers have the option to react to posts using emojis, without the option of leaving comments.
AFP staff showed their support for their colleagues in Gaza on Wednesday, urging Israeli authorities to guarantee their safety and allow them to leave the territory if needed to seek refuge.
AFP staff members gathered at the Paris headquarters and several offices around the world, symbolically holding pictures of their nine Gazan colleagues. The initiative was organised by the Agency's management along with unions and the French Society of Journalists.
