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Four Dead as 'Taxi-Boat' Sinks in Channel

Two men and two women have died after a small boat sank in the Channel between France and Britain. French authorities are assessing the situation amid ongoing smuggling operations.

French High-Speed Train Crash Kills Driver Near Calais

A French high-speed train collided with a military equipment truck at a level crossing between Bethune and Lens, killing the driver and injuring several others. Transport minister Philippe Tabarot is heading to the scene.

Albanian Suspects with Silenced Gun Arrested at Calais Ferry

Two suspected Albanian gangsters carrying a handgun with a silencer were arrested in Calais while attempting to enter Britain in a lorry. French authorities have launched investigations into weapon possession and illegal immigration facilitation.

Migrants Sprint to UK Dinghies Despite Asylum Reforms

Migrants were seen racing across a French beach to board overloaded dinghies bound for Britain, just hours after the Home Secretary announced new asylum system changes aimed at reducing incentives for illegal crossings.

UK Activists Arrested in France for Inciting Hatred

Two British nationals have been detained in northern France for allegedly inciting hatred and planning violence during a prohibited protest against migrants, as authorities extend a ban on gatherings.

Migrant stowaway found in British couple's camper van

A British couple's holiday nightmare as an illegal migrant is discovered hiding in their camper van's rear garage after crossing the Channel from Calais. The incident raises serious questions about border security.

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