Overview

• A woman was found dead in an overloaded dinghy near Calais, marking the 23rd migrant death in the Channel this year.
• French authorities rescued 34 people from the vessel, while another 40 refused help and continued their journey.
• The number of Channel crossings has surged, with more than 12,000 people making the attempt so far this year.
• Officials report that people smuggling gangs are using increasingly dangerous methods due to crackdowns on equipment.
• UK and French authorities are enhancing cooperation to address the crisis, focusing on breaking the business model of smuggling gangs.