Rio becomes the global capital of fact-checking - AFP steps up

From June 25 to 27, AFP will play an active role at Global Fact 12, the world’s largest summit dedicated to fact-checking, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro and organized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

From June 25 to 27, AFP will play an active role at Global Fact 12, the world’s largest summit dedicated to fact-checking, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro and organized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
06/23/2026 14:00
Otonal Launches Localization Service to Adapt English Podcasts and Audio Ads for the Japanese Market

Otonal Inc., a Tokyo-based digital audio advertising and podcast technology company, has officially launched a specialized audio localization service designed to help global brands and media companies adapt their English-language podcasts and audio advertisements for the Japanese market. Audio Ad Localization https://otonal.co.jp/en/audioad-localization/ Podcast Localization https://otonal.co.jp/en/podcast-localization/ While many translation vendors focus on text-based, one-size-fits-all...

05/18/2026 11:00
Visa and Jason Sudeikis Turn the Simplest Goal in Football Into the Biggest Fan Moments at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

At the FIFA World Cup 2026™, everything can change in a split second. A quick pass. A simple finish. A tap in goal. This summer, Visa (NYSE: V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is turning those fleeting moments into something much bigger—launching Tap In, a bold new global campaign based on the belief that everything is a tap in with Visa. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260518011...

05/21/2026 14:25
Otovo Hits 30,000 Customers in Under a Year, Tackling the Growing ‘Solar Service Crisis’

Otovo ASA (“Otovo”), a leading global energy service provider for residential and commercial customers, today announced it has reached 30,000 customers across the U.S. and Europe. A total of 20,000 customers have enrolled in Otovo Care, the Company’s membership-based home and commercial energy service, which is powered by Otovo’s industry-leading AI platform, Endurance™. “Reaching 30,000 customers in less than year is proof positive that home and business owners value their power systems,” sa...

05/18/2026 11:48
Bending Spoons Closes Acquisition of Tractive

Technology company Bending Spoons today announced that it has closed the acquisition of Tractive, an Austria-based global leader in location tracking and health monitoring for pets. The definitive acquisition agreement was entered into in March 2026. Michael Hurnaus, Tractive’s CEO and co-founder, said of the acquisition: “Building Tractive into a global leader in pet safety over the past thirteen years has been an extraordinary journey. We set out to give pet owners peace of mind, and grew t...

BACKSTORY | 'War has taken everything': AFP reporter returns home to Khartoum

It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, after the sound of children playing in the street gave way to the fearsome fire of machine guns.

It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, after the sound of children playing in the street gave way to the fearsome fire of machine guns.
05/21/2026 15:51
Imagine Dragons to Perform at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ethara, organiser of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, have announced that one of the world’s biggest bands, Imagine Dragons, will headline the Saturday After-Race Concerts at the F1 Season Finale in Abu Dhabi. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260521214839/en/Imagine Dragons to perform at Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Photo: AETOSWire) The announcement is another landmark moment for th...

06/15/2026 21:20
Newmont Announces Key Executive Appointments for the Next Phase of Delivery

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”) today announced leadership appointments that further shape its go-forward Executive Leadership Team under President and Chief Executive Officer Natascha Viljoen and reflect the depth of leadership talent within the company. Effective July 1, 2026, Brian Tabolt has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Mark Rodgers has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, and David Thornton has been appointed Chief Technical Officer. In additi...