Mehdi Lebouachera appointed AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief

Mehdi Lebouachera has been appointed as AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief, replacing Sophie Huet, who is taking on a new role developing the agency’s Artificial Intelligence strategy.

Mehdi Lebouachera has been appointed as AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief, replacing Sophie Huet, who is taking on a new role developing the agency’s Artificial Intelligence strategy.
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AFP partners with Athens Photo World photojournalism festival

The annual Athens Photo World festival, taking place from 25 June to 31 August 2025 in the Greek capital, is hosting an outdoor exhibition of AFP photography on the railings of the city’s National Garden.

The annual Athens Photo World festival, taking place from 25 June to 31 August 2025 in the Greek capital, is hosting an outdoor exhibition of AFP photography on the railings of the city’s National Garden.
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07/08/2026 20:16
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Announces Pricing of €850,000,000 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2033

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) (“JFG”, “we” or “our”) today announced the pricing of its public offering of €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”) with an effective yield of 4.544%, maturing, July 15, 2033. The offering is expected to settle on July 15, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Application is expected to be made for the Notes to be admitted to the Official List of the Irish Stock Exchange plc,...

06/17/2026 12:39
Laprophan Completes the Acquisition of Rivopharm, Accelerating Its International Expansion Strategy

Laprophan Group, the pioneer and one of Morocco's leading pharmaceutical groups, today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Rivopharm, a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company specialized in specialty medicines, dossier development, complex formulations and value-added pharmaceutical solutions, and operating its own industrial manufacturing site. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Rivopharm generates annual revenue of approxi...

05/14/2026 12:00
Mary Kay Launches Global Social Squad Program to Empower the Next Generation of Digital Beauty Leaders

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in beauty and entrepreneurship, announces the launch of its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program – a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as dynamic digital brand advocates and next-generation social media storytellers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514978222/en/The Global Social Squad ignites a diverse and talented group of...

AFP statement on AP White House reporters being barred from coverage

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is concerned by the White House’s decision to bar Associated Press reporters from events in the Oval Office and from Air Force One in apparent retaliation for the AP not adopting government-approved language in their news reporting. 

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is concerned by the White House’s decision to bar Associated Press reporters from events in the Oval Office and from Air Force One in apparent retaliation for the AP not adopting government-approved language in their news reporting. 
06/17/2026 13:00
Hitachi Expands Its Work With OpenAI to Accelerate AI-Driven Modernization and Cybersecurity

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced that it will expand its work with OpenAI*1 to accelerate AI-driven modernization and cybersecurity. The work combines OpenAI’s frontier AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise and know-how in supporting mission-critical systems and social infrastructure to accelerate AI transformation (AX) for customers and society. Working together, the two companies’ FDE teams will leverage OpenAI’s AI agent “Codex” to analyze the source code of miss...

06/17/2026 13:00
Fortegra Strengthens Actuarial Leadership with Appointment of Anthony Katz as SVP, Reserving

The Fortegra Group, Inc., a global specialty insurer, today announced the appointment of Anthony Katz as Senior Vice President, Reserving. Mr. Katz will lead Fortegra’s team of professional actuaries, with responsibility for reserving, credit insurance, statistical reporting, and key initiatives including IFRS 17. “Anthony brings more than 30 years of actuarial expertise and a genuine commitment to building the capabilities our distribution partners depend on,” said Rick Kahlbaugh, Chief Exec...