AFP established in tumult of 1944 Paris uprising

Agence France-Presse was created in the tumult of World War II by a band of journalists who stormed a pro-Nazi newsroom and took over as Paris was in revolt.

Agence France-Presse was created in the tumult of World War II by a band of journalists who stormed a pro-Nazi newsroom and took over as Paris was in revolt.
10/23/2025 17:44
Xsolla Named “Payment Service Provider of the Year” at the 2025 GamingonPhone Awards

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced that it has been named “Payment Service Provider of the Year” at the GamingonPhone Awards 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, recognizing excellence and innovation in mobile gaming across the global industry. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251023535784/en/Graphic: Xsolla The GamingonPhone Awards celebrate...

AFP photographer wins top photojournalism award

AFP photographer Guillermo Arias on Saturday won the top prize at photojournalism's biggest annual festival for his coverage of migrants from Central America.

AFP photographer Guillermo Arias on Saturday won the top prize at photojournalism's biggest annual festival for his coverage of migrants from Central America.

AFP partners with the French Consulate in Los Angeles for the centennial of ROMAIN GARY’s birth

  The Consulate General of France in Los Angeles is honoring the centennial of Romain Gary’s birth on Thursday May 15th with a book signing by his biographer David Bellos and a cocktail reception at the Egyptian Theatre, followed by a screening and discussion of The Roots of Heaven (film adaptation of Gary’s novel by director John Huston).

  The Consulate General of France in Los Angeles is honoring the centennial of Romain Gary’s birth on Thursday May 15th with a book signing by his biographer David Bellos and a cocktail reception at the Egyptian Theatre, followed by a screening and discussion of The Roots of Heaven (film adaptation of Gary’s novel by director John Huston).
11/18/2025 11:37
Barilla Opens Its New Innovation Center to Drive Food Innovation Worldwide

How can we bring the excellence of Italian culinary tradition into the future? How can we transform everyday products into experiences that surprise the senses, create emotions, and accompany people in moments of pleasure, sharing, and discovery? The answer for Barilla Group is the Barilla Innovation & Technology Experience (BITE) in Parma, marking the company’s most significant investment in food innovation in recent years. With almost 14,000 m², more than €20 million invested and an addit...

AFP launches World Cup 2014 photo exhibition in Indonesia

JAKARTA – Agence France-Presse (AFP) and its longtime Indonesian partner, the Antara news agency, have launched a major photo exhibition in Jakarta on the history and highlights of the football World Cup in time for the 2014 championship in Brazil.

JAKARTA – Agence France-Presse (AFP) and its longtime Indonesian partner, the Antara news agency, have launched a major photo exhibition in Jakarta on the history and highlights of the football World Cup in time for the 2014 championship in Brazil.