'Really suffocating': Pakistan emerges from record smog season

Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.

Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.

AFP Honoured at the 2025 Istanbul Photo Awards

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards.

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards.
12/05/2025 06:00
Galderma Opens up New Chapter for Sculptra® with MDR Certification and New Expanded Indication for Body

Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced the certification of Sculptra for body indications in the European Union (EU) following its certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). This expands Sculptra’s current clinical use on the face, to include four new areas: gluteal area, posterior thighs, décolletage, and upper arms. Sculptra can be used across these areas to address varied treatment goals – from improving skin quality (including the i...

10/30/2025 12:00
Visa Data Shows Surging Travel to Italy Ahead of 2026 Olympic Winter Games

With less than 100 days to go until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, new data from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) finds a surge in flight bookings and ticket purchases for the Winter Games made with Visa across Italy’s host regions. By the numbers Ahead of the 2026 Winter Games, Northern Italy is expected to see a 160%+ increase in international travelers arriving by plane compared to this same time last winter. The largest contributors are flying in from the U.S., the ...

10/30/2025 12:05
Novotech Maps Global Growth in Radiopharmaceutical Trials

Novotech, a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) and scientific advisory partner, today released a new white paper detailing the rapid rise of therapeutic radiopharmaceutical research and the operational frameworks needed to support these complex studies at scale. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251030722919/en/ The analysis shows that global therapeutic radiopharmaceutical trials have grown from just a...

10/30/2025 12:00
AT&T and Thales Collaborate to Revolutionize IoT Deployments With New eSIM Solution

With over 5.8 billion IoT cellular connections expected globally by 2030 (GSMA Intelligence) — powering everything from smart meters to wearable health trackers — the need for secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage connectivity is greater than ever. AT&T, a leader in connectivity and IoT solutions, and Thales, a global leader in advanced Cyber & Digital technologies, announce the launch of a new eSIM solution designed to help businesses remotely activate and manage IoT devices. This eSIM ...

AFP represented at the “Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” Conference in Brussels

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), of which AFP is a co-founder and verified member, is co-organising the policy-focused conference "Democracy Matters – Facts Matter" with the European Parliament and the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in Brussels on 25-26 March 2025.

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), of which AFP is a co-founder and verified member, is co-organising the policy-focused conference "Democracy Matters – Facts Matter" with the European Parliament and the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in Brussels on 25-26 March 2025.