AFP statement on brief detention of journalist in Nigeria
On October 20, 2025, police in Nigeria briefly detained AFP video journalist John Okunyomih outside the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the capital Abuja.
Caracas (AFP) | 02/01/2026 - 02:02:51 | Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
Brasília (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 23:13:51 | Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital to return to prison
New York (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 21:24:22 | New York's new mayor says US watching to see if 'left can govern'
Tehran (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 20:54:54 | Iran arrests 30 in Tehran for 'disturbing public order': agency
Washington (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 19:31:51 | China military drills near Taiwan 'unnecessarily' raise tensions: US
Tehran (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 18:38:21 | Iran's Fars agency reports 3 more killed in fresh clashes
Crans-Montana (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 17:49:34 | Around 40 killed in New Year fire at Swiss ski resort: police
Tehran (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 15:14:16 | Iranian media reports two killed in protest clashes in southwest
Brasília (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 14:30:10 | Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest on health concerns
Kinshasa (AFP) | 01/01/2026 - 13:45:38 | DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month
On October 20, 2025, police in Nigeria briefly detained AFP video journalist John Okunyomih outside the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the capital Abuja.
Banks, fintechs, and crypto platforms are ramping up investment in fraud prevention and identity verification (IDV), positioning it as the next layer of cyber defense. According to Regula’s global survey, The Future of Identity Verification: 5 Threats and 5 Opportunities, banks are leading this trend: the share of institutions intending to increase IDV budgets by more than 50% is nearly tripling—from 4.4% to 15% in just two years. This press release features multimedia. View the full release h...
Acclaimed concept artist and worldbuilder Ben Mauro (Halo Infinite, Call of Duty, Elysium, The Predator) is excited to announce the early shipping of the deluxe hardcover edition of HUXLEY: The Oracle, the first major prequel book in the expanding HUXLEY universe. These premium deluxe editions are shipping now in limited quantities, ahead of the worldwide release of the standard edition on December 2. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.c...
Blue Matter today announced the expansion of its Twine™ data platform’s capabilities in response to accelerating demand from biopharma companies. Enhancements include thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced analytics and narratives, expanded data source integrations, master data management, and broader deployment across oncology and specialty therapeutic areas. Twine™ is Blue Matter's purpose-built customer intelligence platform for healthcare and life sciences companies. I...