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flag France will intercept migrant boats in the English Channel before they load passengers, starting November 28, 2025, to curb smuggling.

flag France has agreed to begin intercepting migrant boats in the English Channel before they pick up passengers, a shift prompted by pressure from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. flag The move, confirmed on November 28, 2025, allows French maritime forces to act in shallow waters, aiming to stop smuggling operations early. flag Nearly 40,000 migrants have crossed the Channel by small boat in 2025, a 17% rise from last year, with the UK citing cooperation that has already prevented over 20,000 crossings. flag The strategy includes stopping and immobilizing vessels, though details on tactics remain limited. flag Critics warn the approach could endanger lives and push migrants toward more dangerous routes, while the UK emphasizes the need for joint action to manage migration.

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