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flag France rescued over 6,000 migrants crossing the English Channel in 2025, with nearly 50,000 arriving by boat, 29 dead.

flag France rescued over 6,000 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK in 2025, with nearly 50,000 people using 795 boats. flag At least 29 fatalities were recorded, including 25 confirmed deaths and two missing. flag The average number of migrants per boat rose to 63, with some carrying over 100. flag Authorities reported increased use of "taxi boats" that discreetly pick up migrants in shallow waters. flag The UK recorded 41,472 small-boat arrivals, the second-highest annual total on record. flag Smuggling networks continue to escalate risks amid ongoing political and humanitarian concerns.

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