"Two women died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The would-be migrants were among 82 people packed on the boat that "ran aground" on a beach at Neufchatel-Hardelot, about 12 kilometres south of the port of Boulogne."
"At least eight people have now died this year on small boats trying to make the risky trip across the English Channel to the southern coast of the UK. At least 29 migrants died in the boats last year."
"Britain and France last month signed a new three-year deal on security operations to stop the crossings. France will increase the number of police and gendarmes patrolling the coast while the British government will increase its contribution to the cost."
"According to French officials, the number of arrivals in Britain so far this year has been drastically cut from 2025."
Two women died while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat carrying 82 people. The boat ran aground on a beach near Neufchatel-Hardelot, south of Boulogne. This year, at least eight migrants have died attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel, following 29 deaths last year. A new three-year security deal between Britain and France aims to curb these crossings, with increased patrols and financial contributions from the British government.
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