Summary
One person has died after a migrant boat sank while crossing the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer, as reported by French officials. A total of 61 survivors were rescued, including a child and his mother who were hospitalized for hypothermia. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of increased Channel crossings, surpassing 10,000 this month, and has prompted Sir Keir Starmer to pledge action against people smugglers exploiting vulnerable migrants seeking asylum in the UK.
