AFP appoints Emmanuel Hoog as new chairman
The board of the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday appointed Emmanuel Hoog, an experienced administrator of media and cultural bodies, as its new chairman and chief executive.
Washington (AFP) | 02/08/2026 - 04:21:31 | Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
Havana (AFP) | 02/08/2026 - 02:13:25 | Five of Cuba's 15 provinces without power due to grid failure: utility
Caracas (AFP) | 02/08/2026 - 00:31:32 | Venezuela transition talks to start in person next week: govt
Moscow (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 22:53:40 | Deadly blast at Moscow restaurant a bombing: investigators
Lima (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 21:52:18 | 13 dead after small plane carrying tourists crashes in southern Peru: police
Paris (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 20:40:53 | France's fires are 'today under control', says PM
Moscow (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 20:10:49 | Explosion near Moscow cafe kills three: police
Jerusalem (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 18:07:52 | Israeli military says killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon
Brussels (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 17:30:36 | EU ministers to hold video meeting over Ceuta on Tuesday: official
Cúcuta (AFP) | 01/08/2026 - 15:53:35 | Colombia president-elect strongly condemns bombing ahead of inauguration
Bacardi Limited has announced the completion of a transaction that makes the family-owned company the sole owner of the Teeling Whiskey Company and the TEELING® Irish whiskey brand. Founders Jack and Stephen Teeling will remain a part of the brand, shaping its future and driving growth for the long term as strategic advisors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623858211/en/Three expressions of Teeling Irish Whiskey: S...
VeristatTM, a global clinical research organization (CRO) and consultancy specializing in complex studies, today announced four strategic leadership hires that advance its mission to accelerate novel therapy approvals in complex disease areas, including cell and gene therapy, oncology, and rare disease. Building on its 30-year foundation in biostatistics and its recent acquisition of the medical writing and regulatory submission business of Certara, Veristat is deepening its scientific expertis...
Global New Material International Holdings Ltd. has received the Technology Innovation Best Practice Award at the Third Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice Conference recently in Mainz, Germany, in recognition of its efforts to advance sustainable development through material innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260705533555/en/Thorsten Giehler (L), Director of the Economic, Social Development and Employm...
KiddeFenwal, the global leader in the fire suppression and safety controls industry, today unveiled a revitalized website, designed to serve as a comprehensive information hub for fire industry practitioners and customers alike. The modernized platform includes features created specifically with the company’s global partners, OEMs and distributors in mind, including: Accelerated asset navigation, pointing users to critical safety documentation, design parameters and product specifications; ...
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake”) announced today that its German subsidiary, Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, has completed the previously-announced acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer production site located in Wilhelmshaven, Germany (the “Wilhelmshaven plant”). The Wilhelmshaven plant, which was previously in insolvency administration, has the capacity to produce 380,000 metric tons of PVC per year.“This acquisition strengthens our Performance & ...
Kobie, a global leader in loyalty technology and services, today released its 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report, which surveyed both consumers and practitioners, revealing significant gaps between consumer expectations and brand loyalty strategies across AI adoption, data sharing, recognition, advocacy, and community engagement. Kobie's 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report found that: 57% of consumers are willing to engage with AI-powered brand experiences, yet 56% of loyalty practitioners believe cust...
Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has once again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International, sustaining its legacy of excellence for the fourth consecutive year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623487381/en/Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, for the fourth year in a row has been named the...
The board of the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday appointed Emmanuel Hoog, an experienced administrator of media and cultural bodies, as its new chairman and chief executive.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) is teaming up with the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s giant newspaper group, to supply AFP clients worldwide with news pictures from Japan.
The global connectivity market is shifting. With traditional European telecom growth slowing to 2-3% by 2029, businesses must adapt through Agentic AI, critical communications, and digital sovereignty. To remain competitive, operators should move beyond infrastructure toward an API-driven economy. These trends took center stage at Comarch User Group 2026. The conference hosted over 700 partners from 53 countries, including 201 connectivity experts, highlighting how companies can thrive in reg...