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Two photographers win World Press Photo Awards for AFP

Fabio BUCCIARELLI and Javier MANZANO respectively take 2nd and 3rd place for the “Spot News Stories” category

Fabio BUCCIARELLI and Javier MANZANO respectively take 2nd and 3rd place for the “Spot News Stories” category
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Pakistan reporter Asad Hashim wins Kate Webb Prize

Freelance reporter Asad Hashim wins the 2018 Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize for his coverage of the plight of ethnic Pashtuns and blasphemy issues in his native Pakistan.

Freelance reporter Asad Hashim wins the 2018 Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize for his coverage of the plight of ethnic Pashtuns and blasphemy issues in his native Pakistan.
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09/25/2025 09:42
Omdia: Global Wearable Band Market to Grow 9% as Smartwatches and Health Tech Surge

The global wearable band market is booming with a record 50.2 million devices shipped in Q2 2025, up 13% from the same quarter last year, according to new Omdia research. Strong demand for entry-level basic devices combined with more advanced tracking features is expanding the market. Omdia forecasts 8% growth in 2025, with a further 9% increase expected in 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250924745156/en/Smartwa...

AFP signs Video contract with Qatari Channel Al Jazeera

AFP signed a contract this week with the Al Jazeera Media Network Group to deliver its Video Service to Qatari Satellite Television.

AFP signed a contract this week with the Al Jazeera Media Network Group to deliver its Video Service to Qatari Satellite Television.
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Sophie Huet appointed Global Editor-in-Chief of AFP. Jean-Luc Bardet replaces her as Deputy Global News Director

Sophie Huet is taking over as AFP Global Editor-in-Chief, replacing Phil Chetwynd, who was appointed Global News Director on January 9th 2019. Jean-Luc Bardet succeeds Sophie Huet as Deputy News Director. He will retain his current portfolio as France director. They will take up their new duties on February 4th.

Sophie Huet is taking over as AFP Global Editor-in-Chief, replacing Phil Chetwynd, who was appointed Global News Director on January 9th 2019. Jean-Luc Bardet succeeds Sophie Huet as Deputy News Director. He will retain his current portfolio as France director. They will take up their new duties on February 4th.
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