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1. 🔴Live: Israeli brigade takes ‘operational control’ of Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt

   An Israeli tank brigade on Tuesday seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, the military said, moving forward with an offensive in the southern city even as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas continue. The Palestinian militant group on Monday said it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated truce proposal, but Israel insisted the deal did not meet its core demands. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments.

2. Putin's presidential inauguration set to prolong his two decades in power

   Russian President Vladimir Putin will be sworn into office at a lavish ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever before.

3. 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.

4. Hummingbirds and florals take over the red carpet at 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.

5. Macron, von der Leyen press China’s Xi on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit

   French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to ensure more balanced trade with Europe as the three met in Paris on Monday at the start of Xi's two-day visit.