WorldPingThe boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
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WorldPingSome 157 migrants were rescued by French and British vessels on Tuesday after a boat caught fire while trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities said, marking one of the largest rescue operations since 2018.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Five other people had been rescued from the same boat a few hours earlier by coastguards.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
Italy's move to halt border-free travel with Spain after the deadly crossing is political, not practical, analysts say.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingLocal authorities in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta are struggling to cope with the thousands that stayed behind after a massive border rush last week.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingThe biggest escalation since the signing of the 2022 Pretoria agreement shook Ethiopia's Tigray over the weekend, with both the TPLF and members of the Ethiopian government blaming each other.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingMadras HC orders Udhayanidhi's release after questioning over 'vulgar' remark — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India