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Sudanese migrant arrested in UK after four people die trying to cross the Channel

Two men and two women died off the coast of France on Thursday

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Four dead after boat sinks off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel

Devastation unfolded in the English Channel as a small boat carrying four migrants—a pair of men and women—capsized amid fierce currents near Boulogne, resulting in their tragic drowning. Thankfully, over 40 individuals were rescued, though one required treatment for hypothermia. This heartbreaking episode underscores the growing peril associated with desperate…

The Times of India · Apr 9

Migrant deaths: Investigation launched after latest Channel crossings tragedy

Two men and two women died and more than 40 people were rescued off the coast of northern France.

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Biometric checks stalled again for cross-Channel travellers

Fears of Easter chaos over scaling up of new EU border system are eased, with no facial IDs for Eurotunnel and Eurostar passengers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

First deaths in Channel of 2026 as France and UK weigh how to stop small boats

Two men have died attempting to cross from northern France to southern England by boat, French authorities said on Thursday – the first known migrant deaths in the Channel this year. France and the UK remain divided over how to intercept people making the dangerous crossing without risking lives.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 2

Two dead and one missing after trying to cross Channel to UK

First fatal incident this year occurred hours after £16.2m ‘stop the boats’ deal agreed between Britain and France

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Two migrants ‘die in English Channel tragedy’ as UK-France deal is extended

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The Independent UK · Apr 1

Two migrants reported dead in English Channel crossing as new UK-France small boats deal stalls

An emergency helicopter could be seen searching the area

The Independent UK · Apr 1

UK to pay France extra £16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

Two-month arrangement aimed at preventing small-boat crossings comes as existing deal expires

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

Child charged with endangering others during Channel crossing

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The Independent UK · Mar 31