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Al Jazeera English • April 9, 2026 13:02

Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK

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Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.

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Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel

Thu 11:23 - DW

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

Thu 11:23 - DW All

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

Thu 11:23 - DW Top

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

Thu 11:23 - DW World

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

Thu 13:02 - Al Jazeera English

Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK

Thu 13:28 - France 24

Four migrants die in north France trying to board small boat to cross Channel

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21:39

Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news".

08:54

French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali’s daughter

Paris said its ruling was based on Tunis not responding to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent court.

Al-Monitor

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23:01

France's Macron urges US, Iran to respect ceasefire in Lebanon

April 8 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he told the leaders of Iran and the United States that he hoped a ceasefire between them would be …

13:01

Macron welcomes home two French nationals freed after years in Iran jail

By Dominique VidalonPARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed home two French nationals released after three and a half years in detention in Iran, calling their …

09:30

Macron greets French pair back in Paris after 'terrible ordeal' in Iran

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed two French nationals who returned to Paris after spending almost four years detained in Iran on espionage charges, with the French leader hailing "the …

15:30

French couple leave Iran after more than three years in detention

Two French nationals, who spent more than three years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, headed home from the war-stricken country on Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron said. Cecile Kohler, …

08:36

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about …

DW

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11:23

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the …

DW All

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11:23

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the …

DW Top

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11:23

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the …

DW World

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11:23

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the …

France 24

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13:28

Four migrants die in north France trying to board small boat to cross Channel

Two men and two women died on Thursday after being swept away by currents in the English Channel while trying to board a dinghy to travel from France to England.

15:25

French pair held in Iran says not 'broken' after return to France

Two French nationals who returned home Wednesday after being held for almost four years in Iran said they had never given up hope and would speak out about the "daily …

12:24

Ex-Iran detainees back in France: 'The culmination of years of hard work'

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed two French nationals who returned to Paris after spending almost four years detained in Iran on espionage charges, with the French leader hailing "the …

11:33

No link between release of French pair held in Iran and Mideast war, France says

Two French nationals arrived home on Wednesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move that came as Paris …

11:32

Macron greets French pair back in Paris after 'terrible ordeal' in Iran

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed two French nationals who returned to Paris after spending almost four years detained in Iran on espionage charges, with the French leader hailing "the …

11:31

REPLAY: 'A message of hope' - French pair held in Iran speak to media after release

Two French nationals who returned to Paris after spending almost four years detained in Iran on espionage charges were welcomed by President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Wednesday. …

18:34

French nationals leave Iran after more than three years in detention

Two French nationals, who spent more than three years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, headed home from the war-stricken country on Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron said. Cecile Kohler, …

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Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France

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Why is the baguette considered a French treasure?

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11:37

French boats set sail from Marseille to join Gaza aid Flotilla

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20:28

China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

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17:30

'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to …

09:25

War in the Middle-East: Israel will reduce French defense imports 'to zero'

Rina Bassist, journalist correspondent for Al-Monitor, is our guest.

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French prosecutors open hate speech probe into polarising news channel CNews

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Middle East Eye

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Nearly 18 percent of French petrol stations face fuel shortages

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Politico EU

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14:12

‘The only goal is to harm me’: MEP Rima Hassan hits back after police detention

The prominent pro-Palestinian activist accused the "pro-Israeli lobby" in France of targeting her for her opinions.

Sky News (UK)

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08:29

Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel

Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.