AFP photographer Said Khatib wins the Mingote Prize in Spain

Said Khatib was awarded the prestigious Mingote Prize on Thursday in Madrid, in the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, for a photograph taken in the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

Said Khatib was awarded the prestigious Mingote Prize on Thursday in Madrid, in the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, for a photograph taken in the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

BACKSTORY | Trauma and tragedy in the City of Angels: covering the LA fires

Terrified residents caught in blazing neighbourhoods, influencers ignoring the ban on drones and the frightening unpredictability of the wildfires are just some of what journalists covering the fires ravaging Los Angeles for AFP have had to manage.

Terrified residents caught in blazing neighbourhoods, influencers ignoring the ban on drones and the frightening unpredictability of the wildfires are just some of what journalists covering the fires ravaging Los Angeles for AFP have had to manage.

BACKSTORY │"Like a dream": AFP photographer's return to Syria

AFP photographer Sameer al-Doumy never dreamed he would be able to return to the hometown in Syria that he escaped through a tunnel seven years ago after it was besieged by Bashar al-Assad's forces.

AFP photographer Sameer al-Doumy never dreamed he would be able to return to the hometown in Syria that he escaped through a tunnel seven years ago after it was besieged by Bashar al-Assad's forces.

BACKSTORY I Arman and the war against journalists: A year of pain and loss

The killing of the brilliant young AFP journalist Arman Soldin on the front lines in Ukraine one year ago remains a uniquely traumatic event for all of us.
There is nothing more painful for a newsroom than to lose a friend and colleague in the line of fire.

By Phil Chetwynd, AFP Global News Director


11/26/2025 10:00
Epassi Announces Leadership Transition

Epassi Group, a European leader in digital employee benefits technology, today announced that Nickyl Raithatha will join as Chief Executive Officer. Nickyl will assume the role in 2026. Pekka Rantala, who has served as CEO since September 2019, will remain on the Board as Non-Executive Chair. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251126015983/en/Pekka Rantala and Nickyl Raithatha Over the past six years, Epassi Group has evo...

11/08/2025 14:00
Westinghouse and Hungary Establish Landmark Nuclear Fuel Partnership

Westinghouse Electric Company and MVM Group signed a contract to ensure diversification of fuel supply in Hungary. This partnership brings to Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) reliable supply with Westinghouse VVER fuel, manufactured in Europe. The Westinghouse VVER-440 fuel reload deliveries will start in 2028, subject to licensing activities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251107682814/en/Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Seni...

11/26/2025 10:15
Modon Holding Announces a Strategic Investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, Expanding Its Global Portfolio in Luxury Lifestyle Destination Development

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding P.S.C (“Modon”) today announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (“WLP”), joining a consortium of existing investors in the company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251125937208/en/Aerial shot of Wellington International (Photo: AETOSWire) Modon’s investment will support the long-term development of Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and deliver a landma...

The Audio Marketplace (TAM) Website is Now Live

The European Audio Dataspace (EAD) consortium, in partnership with AFP, announces the launch of the official website for The Audio Marketplace (TAM), marking a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s first B2B digital platform dedicated to the exchange, sale, and purchase of professional audio content across multiple languages.

The European Audio Dataspace (EAD) consortium, in partnership with AFP, announces the launch of the official website for The Audio Marketplace (TAM), marking a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s first B2B digital platform dedicated to the exchange, sale, and purchase of professional audio content across multiple languages.