AFP partners with African alliance to fight Covid-19 misinformation

AFP is part of a new African alliance to combat misinformation around the Covid-19 pandemic and other health emergencies which was launched Thursday, December 3rd by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

AFP is part of a new African alliance to combat misinformation around the Covid-19 pandemic and other health emergencies which was launched Thursday, December 3rd by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Thales at Eurosatory 2026: Ready today. Ready tomorrow

As Eurosatory 2026 opens its doors, Thales is pleased to share with you a complete overview of the announcements that will be made during the first day of this international defense and security show. This document centralises all our news, innovations and partnerships, released on June, 15th, 2026 with direct links to the associated press releases: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260615204020/en/Thales at Eurosatory ...

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Biocytogen Earns Full AAALAC Accreditation, Reinforcing Excellence in Translational Research and Drug Discovery

Biocytogen today announced that its Boston research facility has been awarded Full Accreditation by AAALAC International, a globally recognized organization dedicated to promoting excellence in laboratory animal care and use. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260615780515/en/Biocytogen Earns Full AAALAC Accreditation, Reinforcing Excellence in Translational Research and Drug Discovery The accreditation reflects Biocytog...

Using AI to automatically track bias and stereotypes in journalistic content

AFP has been looking at this issue for six months, in partnership with seven other media groups (Reuters, Schibsted, La Nacion, Reach PLC, Deutsche Welle, Nikkei, Nice Matin). The working group, brought together by Polis -- a media think tank at the London School of Economics -- presented its findings on December 8 at the JournalismAI Festival.

AFP has been looking at this issue for six months, in partnership with seven other media groups (Reuters, Schibsted, La Nacion, Reach PLC, Deutsche Welle, Nikkei, Nice Matin). The working group, brought together by Polis -- a media think tank at the London School of Economics -- presented its findings on December 8 at the JournalismAI Festival.

The Guardian Names AFP’s Hector Retamal Agency Photographer of the Year

The British daily notably praised the Shanghai-based Chilean photographer for his coverage of the Wuhan crisis, the city where the first cases of Covid-19 were detected. He has made trips to the Chinese megalopolis all throughout 2020, most recently documenting its return to life.

The British daily notably praised the Shanghai-based Chilean photographer for his coverage of the Wuhan crisis, the city where the first cases of Covid-19 were detected. He has made trips to the Chinese megalopolis all throughout 2020, most recently documenting its return to life.

AFP Photographer Angelos Tzortzinis wins UNICEF Photo of the Year Award

On the occasion of the 20th edition of the UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards, AFP photographer Angelos Tzortzinis has received the UNICEF Photo of the Year Award.

On the occasion of the 20th edition of the UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards, AFP photographer Angelos Tzortzinis has received the UNICEF Photo of the Year Award.

AFP Photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev Wins "Energy of Victories" Award

Moscow-based photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev was recognised at the “The Energy of Victories” national sports journalism festival contest on December 11, organised by the Russian Olympic Committee and the Federation of Sports Journalists of Russia with the backing of Gazprom.

Moscow-based photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev was recognised at the “The Energy of Victories” national sports journalism festival contest on December 11, organised by the Russian Olympic Committee and the Federation of Sports Journalists of Russia with the backing of Gazprom.

Three AFP photographers win prizes at POYi 2020

Three AFP photographers have won prizes in the 78th edition of the Pictures of the Year International (POYi), the world’s oldest photo prize.

Three AFP photographers have won prizes in the 78th edition of the Pictures of the Year International (POYi), the world’s oldest photo prize.
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Biocytogen Earns Full AAALAC Accreditation, Reinforcing Excellence in Translational Research and Drug Discovery

Biocytogen today announced that its Boston research facility has been awarded Full Accreditation by AAALAC International, a globally recognized organization dedicated to promoting excellence in laboratory animal care and use. The accreditation reflects Biocytogen’s continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, scientific integrity, and operational excellence across its preclinical research and drug discovery activities. Biocytogen’s Boston facility serves as a...