Channel crossing

Two people die during failed Channel crossing attempt

September 27, 2025

Two people have died attempting to cross the English Channel on Saturday morning, French officials have told AFP news agency.The incident happened overnight off the coast of northern France,...

Dreams of Britain warm migrants against harsh French winter

January 29, 2025

Wearing only a light jacket and woolly hat against the winter cold, 28-year-old Ali Ibrahim said conditions were dire at the improvised camp for migrants in northern France where...

3 die off northern France coast in Channel crossing attempt

December 29, 2024

PARIS (AP) — At least three migrants died early Sunday while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from northern France, authorities said. The deaths were confirmed after...