Woman With Complete Spinal Cord Injury Swims English Channel
Paula Craig MBE marked the 21st anniversary of her accident by swimming the impressive stretch as part of a relay team covering the 21 miles.
Five Elusive, Mysterious Whales Turn Up On Shores in Less Than Two Weeks
"If you were to design a whale trap, the North Sea would be perfect," said one marine life expert.
Migrants Crossing English Channel 2021 Reached At Least 28K, Triple Usual
November was the busiest month for English Channel crossings, with 6,869 people making the voyage. On November 11 alone, 1,185 people crossed using 33 boats.
British, French Rescue Groups Sued Over Migrant Deaths in Channel
A French humanitarian group sued several rescue groups for their failure to save more lives when a migrant boat capsized in the English Channel.
Teen, 7-Year-Old Among Those Killed in Boat Accident in English Channel
French authorities identified 26 people who died when a migrant boat sank between France and the U.K. last month.
U.K. Should Work with France on Migration, Emmanuel Macron Says
"Why are these women and men in these terrible conditions? Because they don't want asylum in France," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
England, France Ignored Migrants' Calls for Help on Sinking Boat, Survivor
One survivor said they made calls to French and British police asking for help but were told to call the other. Twenty-seven people died.
France Takes Steps to Curb Smuggling Across Channel After 27 Migrants Die
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said justice officials and staff from the finance and foreign affairs ministries will join the agency to bolster it.
31 Migrants Die in English Channel After Boat Launched from France Capsizes
British and French authorities have called it the "biggest tragedy" involving immigrants in the crossing.
French Village Mayor Appeals for Help as Migrants Arrive on Trek to Britain
The influx of people making the journey has seen several migrants injured and even killed, while increasingly frequent clashes add to the disarray.
Almost 800 Migrants Land in UK in One Day, Total of 12,000 So Far This Year
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said stopping the English Channel crossings depends largely on the French authorities.
Father and Son Use Electric-Powered Boards to Cross English Channel
"It was much more of a physical challenge than I thought it was going to be. It actually was 50 percent physical and 50 percent technology," Rob Wylie said.
Soccer Player on Plane Missing Over English Channel
Emiliano Sala was flying to Cardiff when plane carrying him and another person went missing.
British Navy Escorts Russian Ships for Third Time
Russian military ships have been sailing through the passage since the Kremlin's declaration of victory in Syria.
British Royal Navy Shadows Russian Submarine Near U.K.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said it was "amazed" by London's response.
Changing the Channel: The Man Who First Swam From England to France
Captain Webb celebrates the old-school bravery of the first man to swim the Channel.
Sudanese Migrant Who Walked the Channel Tunnel Appears in UK Court
The decision to prosecute 40-year-old Rahman Haroun has been criticized by migrants' rights groups.
Calais Crisis: Migrant 'Almost' Walks to England Through Channel Tunnel
The Sudanese man was arrested by British police close to the Folkestone terminal in Kent.
Russian Navy Ships in English Channel On Way to Drills
Vessels led by anti-submarine ship on way to northern Atlantic for defense drills, says Russian navy.