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Three people, including a 10-year-old, died in a crush on an overcrowded dinghy off northern France on September 28. While overall Channel crossings have dropped by 42% this year, authorities report a shift toward longer, more dangerous routes from Normandy and Seine-Maritime as police pressure increases in the north.
UK and France are strengthening their ties through a limited migration deal and a new 'entente industrielle' defense partnership, with Macron emphasizing Europe's security responsibilities and fostering closer UK-France relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Small boat crossings to the UK in the first half of 2024 increased by 48% compared to the previous year, with nearly 20,000 arrivals, driven by factors beyond weather, including smuggling networks and migration demand, amid ongoing political and diplomatic discussions.