French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
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"The agreement would see hundreds of migrants per year 'removed from French beaches' and deported to their home countries, or other EU countries they have passed through."
— Shabana Mahmood , Politician
"This maritime area is one of the busiest in the world, and weather conditions are often harsh."
— Shabana Mahmood , Politician
"This maritime area is one of the busiest in the world, and weather conditions are often harsh."
— Shabana Mahmood , Politician
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A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
The French coastguard rescued 106 migrants from a broken-down dinghy in the English Channel, with one woman airlifted to safety.
Over 100 migrants were rescued by the French coastguard after their boat broke down in the English Channel; one woman required helicopter evacuation.
The French coastguard rescued 106 migrants from a broken-down boat in the English Channel; one woman was airlifted to safety.
French coastal services rescued over 100 migrants attempting to cross the Channel to England; one person was hospitalized.
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