Woman dies trying to cross English Channel in small migrant boat (opens original article in a new tab)

A female migrant died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting ongoing risks and increased security measures between the UK and France.

• A female migrant died after being found unresponsive in a small boat intercepted by UK Border Force in the English Channel
• Over 10,000 migrants have crossed the Channel by small boat this year, with 10 missing so far in 2026
• UK and France have implemented new measures including riot police, drones, and cameras to prevent small boat crossings