LBCI

Migrant dies trying to cross Channel in boat: French authorities

World News

2024-07-19 | 02:32

Share

Share

Migrant dies trying to cross Channel in boat: French authorities

A migrant died while trying to cross the English Channel to Britain from France on Friday when the overcrowded vessel he was travelling in sank, French maritime police said.

This was the third such death within a week, it said, adding that 85 people were rescued after the authorities responded to their distress call.

AFP

World News

Migrant

Death

English Channel

Britain

France

Maritime

Police

Next

ICJ to deliver opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories

Bangladesh police say senior opposition leader arrested in Dhaka

Previous

Recommended For You

Putin says Slovakia offered to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks

12:32

Putin says Slovakia offered to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russian air defenses may have hit Azerbaijan plane: US official

12:18

Russian air defenses may have hit Azerbaijan plane: US official

WHO chief says he is safe after Sana'a airport bombardment

Middle East News

11:57

WHO chief says he is safe after Sana'a airport bombardment

EU to propose sanctions targeting Russia 'shadow fleet' over cut cables

11:37

EU to propose sanctions targeting Russia 'shadow fleet' over cut cables

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

'Certain leaders' could have immunity at ICC, says French FM

2024-11-27

'Certain leaders' could have immunity at ICC, says French FM

Overnight Israeli airstrike on Ain Yaaqoub in Akkar kills 17 and wounds 15 others

2024-11-12

Overnight Israeli airstrike on Ain Yaaqoub in Akkar kills 17 and wounds 15 others

HSBC names Georges Elhedery as next chief executive

2024-07-17

HSBC names Georges Elhedery as next chief executive

Israeli army claims assassination of Hamas government leader Rawhi Mushtaha and two members in Gaza

Israel-Gaza War Updates

2024-10-03

Israeli army claims assassination of Hamas government leader Rawhi Mushtaha and two members in Gaza

Videos

Tom Fletcher affirms commitment to Lebanon's future, vows to help lead it into a new phase - Watch the full interview with LBCI

2024-12-24

Tom Fletcher affirms commitment to Lebanon's future, vows to help lead it into a new phase - Watch the full interview with LBCI

Car runs over security officer in Beirut, Lebanon (Video)

2024-12-21

Car runs over security officer in Beirut, Lebanon (Video)

A delegation of Druze religious leaders from Lebanon visits Jabal al-Arab, Syria (Video)

2024-12-20

A delegation of Druze religious leaders from Lebanon visits Jabal al-Arab, Syria (Video)

Inside Tartus Port: Russia's strategic naval presence in the Middle East

News Bulletin Reports

2024-12-16

Inside Tartus Port: Russia's strategic naval presence in the Middle East

Destruction and aftermath: Syrian coast sees largest Israeli attack in over a decade

News Bulletin Reports

2024-12-16

Destruction and aftermath: Syrian coast sees largest Israeli attack in over a decade

LBCI reports from Bmalkah in Tartus following Israeli airstrikes

Middle East News

2024-12-16

LBCI reports from Bmalkah in Tartus following Israeli airstrikes

LBCI Reports: Lebanese General Security divides Syrian refugees into three categories at Masnaa border

2024-12-13

LBCI Reports: Lebanese General Security divides Syrian refugees into three categories at Masnaa border

LBCI visits Sayyida Zaynab shrine as calm returns to Damascus (Video)

Middle East News

2024-12-12

LBCI visits Sayyida Zaynab shrine as calm returns to Damascus (Video)

Video shows Lebanese army deploying in South Lebanon's Khiam as Israeli forces withdraw

2024-12-12

Video shows Lebanese army deploying in South Lebanon's Khiam as Israeli forces withdraw

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israeli army prioritizes Lebanon front, threatens continued strikes and expands operations in Syria

1

Israeli army prioritizes Lebanon front, threatens continued strikes and expands operations in Syria

Haaretz cites Israeli army sources: "We will Stay in Lebanon until the Lebanese Army fully controls the South"

2

Haaretz cites Israeli army sources: "We will Stay in Lebanon until the Lebanese Army fully controls the South"

Around 11,000 Lebanese stranded in Iraq await clear path for return

3

Around 11,000 Lebanese stranded in Iraq await clear path for return

Israeli army abducts Lebanese citizen in South Lebanon

4

Israeli army abducts Lebanese citizen in South Lebanon

Lebanon’s Energy Minister meets Turkey’s new Ambassador to discuss enhanced cooperation

5

Lebanon’s Energy Minister meets Turkey’s new Ambassador to discuss enhanced cooperation

Lebanese Army reinforces deployment following Israeli violations in the South

6

Lebanese Army reinforces deployment following Israeli violations in the South

UNIFIL says any actions threatening fragile cessation of hostilities must stop

7

UNIFIL says any actions threatening fragile cessation of hostilities must stop

FM Bou Habib contacts Syrian counterpart: We seek strong ties with Syria's new government to serve both peoples' interests

8

FM Bou Habib contacts Syrian counterpart: We seek strong ties with Syria's new government to serve both peoples' interests

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More