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🔴Live: Israel takes ‘operational control’ of Gaza side of Rafah border crossing

An Israeli tank brigade seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday, moving forward with an offensive in the southern city even as a new round of negotiations with Hamas was to take place in Cairo. Hamas on Monday accepted an Egyptian-Qatari truce proposal but Israel said the deal did not meet its core demands. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Macron and China’s Xi break protocol for one-on-one visit to the Pyrenees

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Pyrenees mountains on Tuesday, for the second day of a trip during which Xi showed little sign of being ready to offer major concessions on trade or foreign policy.

Putin inaugurated for record fifth term after nearly a quarter-century in power

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.

Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza coverage and jailed Putin critic Kara-Murza

The war in Gaza featured prominently in Monday's Pulitzer Prizes, which included a special citation for journalists covering the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Boeing faces new FAA probe over 787 Dreamliner inspections, falsified records

US air safety authorities are investigating whether Boeing completed required plane inspections on the 787 and whether employees falsified aircraft records, officials said Monday.

Florals, vintage and a hummingbird turn out for New York's Met Gala

From Bad Bunny's Tudor-inspired hat and shoes resembling cloven hooves to the hummingbird perched delicately on Zendaya's neck, the hosts set the tone at fashion's biggest night -- the annual Met Gala in New York.

France's famous 'Origin of the World' painting sprayed with graffiti

Two women Monday sprayed the words "MeToo" on a 19th-century painting of a woman's vagina by French artist Gustave Courbet in a stunt by a performance artist, a museum and the artist said.

First crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner called off shortly before launch

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, pushing back a high-stakes test mission to the International Space Station.

France's Victor Wembanyama named 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor.

European elections: One month ahead, the French badly need to start doing their homework

The French public lacks crucial information about the upcoming European elections and the role of the European Parliament while holding broadly pessimistic attitudes about the European Union, according to an exclusive survey carried out by French pollster Viavoice for French media including FRANCE 24's parent group France Médias Monde, France Télévisions and Radio France.

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