Topshots of the Week (1-7 April, 2023)
Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (1-7 April, 2023).
Washington (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 22:05:38 | US announces 'large-scale' strikes against IS in Syria
Brussels (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 21:30:29 | EU urges Syrian govt, Kurds to 'return urgently' to dialogue
Paris (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 21:11:16 | Fresh anti-government protest in Iranian capital: AFP verified video
San José (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 19:57:39 | Nicaragua frees 'tens' of political prisoners: government
West Palm Beach (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 19:52:20 | Trump says US 'ready to help' as protests in Iran persist
London (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 18:33:10 | Protester put pre-Islamic revolution Iran flag on London embassy: witnesses
Washington (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 18:28:38 | Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
Paris (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 18:13:06 | 'Nationwide internet blackout' in Iran has lasted 48 hrs: monitor
Brussels (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 17:17:43 | EU chief says bloc 'stands fully behind' Iran protesters
Damascus (AFP) | 10/01/2026 - 17:05:49 | US envoy urges Syria govt, Kurds 'return to dialogue' after meeting Sharaa
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), says the debut competition is reducing financial and technological barriers associated with karting to increase accessibility and widen global participation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251113644246/en/107 drivers from 50 nationalities at the FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup The highly anticipated debut FIA Karting Arrive...
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE RESTRICTED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. Galderma Group AG (SIX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced the successful placement of a single-tranche CHF 175 million Swiss franc-denominated bond. The bond has a maturity of 5 years and carries a fixed-rate annual coupon of 0.9425%. Net proceeds from the transaction will be used to partially refinance Galderma...
Natus Sensory, a global leader in sensory and diagnostic solutions, today announced the appointment of Arne Boye Nielsen to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260107392331/en/Arne Boye Nielsen Arne brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in diagnostics and medical technology, most notably as President of Demant Diagnostics, where he built and scaled ...
An international survey, spanning Australia, France, Japan, Poland and the UK, has found that many employees experiencing fertility challenges lack support in the workplace, with almost two in five (39%) leaving or considering leaving their roles while undergoing treatment.1 ‘The Impact of Fertility Challenges at Work: International Insights’ survey by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Fertility Matters at Work and This Can Happen shows that, despite growing awareness of reproductive health, two thirds...
Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, today announced a strategic investment from Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the company behind Elasticsearch. The investment deepens a decade-long partnership between the two companies and accelerates development of Siren’s AI-driven platform, including Siren’s newly launched K9 AI Companion, used by national security, law enforcement, and financial crime agencies worldwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busine...
Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (1-7 April, 2023).
Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (25-31 March, 2023).
The sun rises in front of the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 29, 2023.
© Carl DE SOUZA / AFP
Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (18-24 March, 2023).
Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (11-17 March, 2023).
Husseinu, 20, from Dakar, Senegal, working at a construction site in the outskirts of Nouakchott, poses for a portrait on March 14, 2023.
© Marco Longari / AFP
Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (4-10 March, 2023).