International Women’s Day: AFP production in the French and international news headlines
For the International Women's Day, AFP made a series of photo and video portraits of women working in jobs traditionally considered to be male-dominated.
Beijing (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 08:31:24 | China says top military official under probe for 'serious violations of discipline'
Cisarua (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 07:53:53 | Indonesia landslide kills 7, more than 80 missing: disaster agency
Sydney (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 05:49:53 | Australian 12-year-old bitten by shark dies
Washington (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 03:59:46 | US says will prioritize homeland and curbing China, limit support for allies
Brasília (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 01:05:35 | Brazil's Lula accuses Trump of seeking to lead "a new UN"
Washington (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 00:04:53 | White House rejects UK criticism of Trump remarks on NATO troop sacrifices
Washington (AFP) | 24/01/2026 - 00:04:48 | US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two in Pacific: military
Kyiv (AFP) | 23/01/2026 - 21:07:20 | First round of US-Russia-Ukraine talks ends in Abu Dhabi
Geneva (AFP) | 23/01/2026 - 20:05:13 | UN refugee agency says entered Syria IS-linked camp, resumes aid delivery
New York (AFP) | 23/01/2026 - 19:47:27 | Jury selection in health insurance CEO murder trial to begin Sept 8: US media
For the International Women's Day, AFP made a series of photo and video portraits of women working in jobs traditionally considered to be male-dominated.
Jérôme Jaroussie, 46, joined the Agency on March 5, 2018 as Chief Information Officer.
Emmanuel Hoog, Chairman and Chief Executive of AFP, reappoints for a new 5-year term.
As it does since the very beginning of the Syrian conflict, about 7 years ago, AFP works on the field to make the world realize about the tragedy currently happening in the Oriental Ghouta, a rebel headquarter near Damas. Since Sunday, a true downpour of fire is falling on these neighborhoods, besieged since 2013 by the by government forces and their allies. About 300 people died during these four days.
For this edition, AFP provides its customers with interactive graphics that feature the history of medals for each country and each sport.
The 2018 edition of the World Press Photo has rewarded three AFP photojournalists, including Ronaldo Schemidt, one of six finalists for the World Press Photo of the Year.
25-27 February – Booth 3
The 2018 edition of the World Press Photo has rewarded three AFP photojournalists, including Ronaldo Schemidt, one of six finalists for the World Press Photo of the Year.