Photo editors from AFP's London bureau were alerted on Sunday to alterations on an image released by Kensington Palace of the Princess of Wales and her children.
Following discussions, AFP and a group of international news agencies deemed these modifications to be in violation of the ethical standards of the profession. As a result, they collectively agreed to remove the photo from their distribution platforms.
The AFP Fact Check video playlist “How to Verify Information Online” (and versions in French and Spanish) have won third place in the 2024 Global Media Awards, organised by the International News Media Association (INMA).
We're pleased to announce that AFP has achieved a score of 98 out of 100 in the calculation of the Gender Equality Professional Index for 2023. This marks a notable improvement from the previous year's score of 92.
Breaking the results down by indicators:
More than 30 news organisations signed an open letter Thursday expressing solidarity with journalists working in Gaza and calling for their protection and freedom to report.
Born nearly blind and paralysed down one side, Lydie Imhoff didn't want to "live in a dead body" after she began losing the use of the rest of her limbs after a disabled riding accident.
Lydie Imhoff (R) is hugged by her friend and carer Marie-Josee Rousseaux during her farewell party in Longwy, northern France, on January 31, 2024.
A South Korean court has halted key resolutions from Korea Zinc’s recent extraordinary general meeting(EGM), paving the way for MBK Partners and Young Poong to secure a majority on the company’s board. The ruling, issued on March 7 by the Seoul Central District Court, effectively suspends most decisions made at Korea Zinc’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in January, significantly weakening Chairman Choi Yun-beom’s control. As a result, MBK Partners and Young Poong, Korea Zinc’s largest s...
SuperFreeze, an operator, developer, and owner of advanced cold storage facilities in Asia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Shortell as Co-CEO. Troy, who has served as Managing Director for Operations at SuperFreeze for the past three years, will now oversee all existing and future facilities across the region, bringing his extensive expertise to elevate the company’s operational excellence and growth strategy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: h...
Aqara, a global leader and pioneer in IoT, announced today the global availability of its first surveillance camera designed for the outdoors. The Camera Hub G5 Pro combines superior image quality, advanced AI capabilities, and seamless smart home integration, providing homeowners with enhanced security day and night. With a sleek design in two finishes, the G5 Pro delivers 2.6K Quad HD recording with True Color Night Vision, ensuring crystal-clear images even in the darkest night. Equipped wi...
