Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?

Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

A union says workers are “in the crosshairs” of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Childhood on hold: How Gaza’s children spend a summer without play

Gaza mothers describe a third wartime summer where children carry adult burdens, deprived of play and art.

At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘ruthless’ US blockade

Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have widened in recent months.

France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know

Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.

Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign

Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.

Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested

The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.

Karim Kassem Broaches Migrant Issues in Lebanon With ‘Pipes’: ‘A Lot of People Are Being Affected by War but We Don’t See the Whole Picture’

Lebanese director Karim Kassem remains one of the most prolific directors in the MENA region despite the sociopolitical instability of his home country of Lebanon. “Pipes,” having its world premiere…

Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’

Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to…

California still hasn't released Baby2Baby diaper contract as lawmakers weigh longer public records delays

The Newsom administration waited 24 days to decide if it would even let Californians see the multi-million-dollar contract with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit linked to First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.