Overview

• A small boat carrying migrants sank overnight near Boulogne-sur-Mer, resulting in one confirmed death and 62 survivors rescued.
• Rescue operations involved the French tug Abeille Normandie, RNLI lifeboats, the Border Force Ranger, and a French Navy helicopter.
• Among the survivors were a child and his mother suffering from hypothermia, who were airlifted to a hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer for treatment.
• Channel crossings have surpassed 12,000 so far in 2025, marking the highest early-year total on record, driven by favorable weather conditions.
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced ongoing talks to establish 'returns hubs' to expedite deportations and deter irregular migration.