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Three dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel
Forty-five people have been rescued with a search operation ongoing, maritime authorities said.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Italy Sends Boat to Albania With Migrants Who Were Bound for Italian Shores
The plan was heralded by the Italian government as an innovative model to manage and deter immigration, and criticized by human rights groups.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Greek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby TurkeyWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
2 still missing from migrant boat that sank south of Greece
Greece's Coast Guard says that rescuers are still searching the Mediterranean Sea near Greece’s southernmost island for two people reported missing when a boat carrying 100 migrants sankWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
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One person dies and 2 are missing after a boat with 100 migrants sinks near Greece
The coast guard in Greece says at least one man has died and another two are missing after a wooden boat carrying 100 migrants sank south of the small southern Greek island of GavdosWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Baby dies, 65 people rescued as migrant boat sinks during Channel crossing attempt
French maritime authorities say a baby died and 65 people had to be rescued when a migrant boat sank while attempting to cross the English Channel toward BritainWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Why Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant scheme needs its own rescue boat
Also in this newsletter: The problem with heat pumpsWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
2 dead and 22 rescued after migrant boat runs into trouble in rough weather near a Greek island
Greece's coast guard says a search and rescue operation off the coast of the eastern Greek island of Samos has recovered the bodies of two people reported missing overnight after a boat carrying 24 ...World - ABC News - October 21 -
Migrant man dies trying to cross the English Channel after small boat deflates
An Indian man about 40 years old has died in northern France after the inflated boat he and other migrants had boarded to cross the English Channel deflatedWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
A boat carrying Egyptian migrants to Europe has capsized off Libya’s coast, killing 12, authorities say
A boat carrying Egyptian migrants to Europe has capsized off Libya’s coast, killing 12, authorities sayWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Boat carrying Egyptian migrants to Europe capsizes off Libyan coast, killing 12
Authorities say a boat carrying 13 Egyptian migrants to Europe has capsized off Libya’s coast, killing all on board except for one personWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
‘Smash the gangs’ is just Keir Starmer’s version of ‘stop the boats’. It won’t solve the migrant crisis | Enver Solomon
The PM echoes Tony Blair in his pledge to be tough on crime – but he is less interested in the causes behind the Channel crossings. Enver Solomon is chief executive of the Refugee Council It may ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Greece searches for a child who went missing after a migrant boat ran aground
Greek authorities are searching for a second day for a child reported missing off the Aegean Sea island of Samos after a small boat carrying migrants ran aground on a rocky shoreWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
The tragedy of a 50-50 America
The era of western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has noneBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”World - ABC News - October 18 -
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”Entertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
The Guardian view on climate-linked disasters: Spain’s tragedy will not be the last | Editorial
More than 200 deaths and widespread destruction in Valencia are the latest sign of danger in a warming world. The death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia region has topped 200. A huge clean-up ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Why encouraging cruise ships to dock at Amorgos would be a Greek tragedy
A policy of restricting huge liners visiting popular Cyclades islands could have the unintended consequence of diverting mass tourism towards quieter islands. Imagine the perfect Greek island, a ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86
Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86Entertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
‘I couldn’t cry over my children like everyone else’: the tragedy of Palestinian journalist Wael al-Dahdouh
After his wife and two of his children were killed in Gaza, Al Jazeera journalist Wael al-Dahdouh became famous around the world for his decision to keep reporting. But this was just the start of ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
White supremacist stabbed asylum seeker in hotel
Callum Parslow is convicted of attempted murder over the attack at a hotel in Worcestershire.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Small boat Channel crossings pass total for 2023
This year, 29,578 migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats compared to 29,437 in 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland
Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Trump's win puts migrants on edge
Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
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Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief
The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
DHS deports Chinese migrants on charter flight
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported a group of Chinese migrants earlier this week on a charter flight to China, according to officials. Tuesday's flight marked the second removal of ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading
The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
