Hundreds attempt Channel crossing as UK-France deportations continue

NAMPA / DPA

2025-09-19

London (PA Media/dpa) - Hundreds of migrants have tried to cross the Channel as the second deportation under the government's "one in, one out" deal with France took place. An inflatable dinghy full of men, women and at least three children made its way out to sea from north-eastern Calais at daybreak on Friday morning. As the boat came close to shore, a man waded through the water towards it with a baby on his shoulders. There were no police on......

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