Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Sinks in English Channel

One person died and another was hospitalized in critical condition after a migrant boat carrying over 60 people partially deflated in the English Channel. French maritime authorities rescued 66 individuals, including the deceased, after the boat encountered difficulty off the coast of Grand-Fort-Philippe. The English Channel has been a common route for migrants seeking to reach Britain, with over 29,000 arrivals this year. The UK government is facing criticism for its plan to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda, which has been deemed illegal by the UK Supreme Court. Calls for safe routes and greater cooperation across Europe have intensified following this tragic incident.