AFP

Paris-based Agence France-Presse is the world's oldest news agency (founded in 1835) and has an editorial presence in 260 cities across 150 countries. 

Taiwan players go nuclear in Chinese invasion board game
World

Taiwan players go nuclear in Chinese invasion board game

The challenge is to thwart attackers until friendly forces arrive.

RBA cuts rates for first time since Nov 2020
World

RBA cuts rates for first time since Nov 2020

The bank pointed to the prospect of "significant" uncertainty abroad.

AFP 18 Feb 2025
Afghan wedding halls light up sombre Kabul nights
World

Afghan wedding halls light up sombre Kabul nights

Celebrating a marriage is a cultural must, even if it means going deeply into debt. 

Powell says US Fed in no hurry to cut rates after pause
Finance

Powell says US Fed in no hurry to cut rates after pause

The decision follows three consecutive rate reductions.