French port city in Pas-de-Calais; major border gateway to the UK
The UK has extended its border patrol agreement with France for two months to prevent migrant crossings after negotiations stalled over funding and safety concerns. French authorities recovered migrants from the water, with two fatalities reported. The deal, originally signed in 2023, aims to curb small boat crossings into the UK.
A train has collided with a lorry at a level crossing in Bully-les-Mines, northern France. The crash has resulted in the death of the train driver and injuries to over 16 passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause, with the crossing gates functioning correctly. The incident is the second of its kind in recent weeks.
Four adults have died after being swept away while trying to board a small "taxi-boat" off Équihen-Plage near Calais; French authorities have rescued 38 others and a dinghy has continued to the UK carrying dozens. Britain has charged 27-year-old Alnour Mohamed Ali with endangering life under new maritime border legislation; he has pleaded not guilty.
Four migrants have died after attempting to board a water taxi off the coast of Calais. A 27-year-old man has been detained in Manston on suspicion of endangering others during a sea journey to the UK. Authorities say 38 were returned to France while 74 migrants pressed on to Britain.
France has suspended some EU border checks at the port of Dover due to heavy queues caused by the EU Entry-Exit System (EES). Passengers face long waits today, but processing times are improving as authorities relax checks during the bank holiday weekend amid record May temperatures.