AFP's fact-checks cited as benchmark by German study

Germany’s respected Grimme institute has just published a comparative analysis of fact-checking organisations in the country, which highlights the quality of Agence France-Presse’s digital verification production.

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04/29/2026 08:49
CORRECTING and REPLACING Yoshihiro Shimamura, a Leading Investor in Japan’s Entertainment Industry, to Host Workshop at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Headline of release dated April 27, 2026 should read: Yoshihiro Shimamura, a Leading Investor in Japan’s Entertainment Industry, to Host Workshop at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival The updated release reads: YOSHIHIRO SHIMAMURA, A LEADING INVESTOR IN JAPAN’S ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, TO HOST WORKSHOP AT THE 2026 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Shimamura Yoshihiro Film Planning Inc. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; CEO: Yoshihiro Shimamura), a company engaged in film production and investment, will host a wor...

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Omdia: Global Tablet Market Sees Marginal Growth at 0.1% in Q1 2026 as Demand Outlook Weakens

The global tablet market remained flat in Q1 2026, with shipments rising just 0.1% year on year to reach 37 million units, according to the latest research from Omdia. While tablet shipments declined sequentially, in line with typical seasonal patterns, regional performance was led by Latin America, followed by the Middle East and Africa. However, this growth was largely driven by inventory build-up rather than underlying end-user demand, pointing to a weaker demand outlook. This press release...

Gaza journalists for AFP win video award for 'powerful' war coverage

 

Gaza video correspondents Belal Alsabbagh and Youssef Hassouna on Thursday won a Rory Peck award for their "powerful" coverage of the brutal war in the Palestinian territory for Agence France-Presse.

 

The prize has been awarded since 1995 in memory of video journalist Rory Peck, who was killed in Moscow in 1993, to highlight the work of freelance video journalists.

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