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UK sees record number of migrants crossing the Channel on small boats

Since the start of the year, 14,808 migrants have reached the UK by crossing the English Channel in small vessels. On Saturday alone, British authorities recorded 1,194 arrivals, marking the highest daily number this year according to official data compiled by AFP. Despite numerous measures by both French......

Rising Channel Crossings: Migrant Numbers Increase in 2024

The English Channel, one of the world's busiest maritime corridors, continues to witness a significant surge in irregular migration. In 2024, a total of 36,816 individuals crossed the channel in small boats to reach the United Kingdom, according to provisional government data. This figure marks a......

Maritime Drama Unfolds: French Coast Guard's Christmas Day Channel Rescue Saves 107 Lives

In a series of dramatic rescue operations on Christmas Day, French maritime authorities successfully saved 107 migrants attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The day-long effort encompassed 12 separate rescue missions along France's northern......

Uncharted Waters: Hassan Baraka's Historic Swim Across the English Channel

In an extraordinary display of endurance and determination, Moroccan swimmer Hassan Baraka etched his name into the annals of history on Saturday by becoming the first Moroccan to swim across the English Channel. This monumental achievement saw him traverse the 55-kilometer stretch of treacherous waters......