Small boats intercepted for first time this month - as '15,000 migrants' cross Channel so far in 2025

Can this ‘Air Scooter’ cross the English Channel safely? Franky Zapata attempts new feat

Can this ‘Air Scooter’ cross the English Channel safely? Franky Zapata attempts new feat The company’s CEO will attempt to cross the English Channel without a parachute to use in an emergency. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/25/can-this-air-scooter-cross-the-english-channel-safely-franky-zapata-attempts-new-feat Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

Home Sec defends UK-France migrant deal

Speaking in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insisted the UK-France return deal would “fundamentally undermine” the smugglers organising the crossings. Under the pilot scheme, for each small boat migrant sent back across the English Channel, an asylum seeker will be allowed to enter the UK from France under a legal route. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer and Macron agree ‘one in, one out’ migrant scheme

Sir Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron have agreed a plan to send back small boats migrants, with an asylum seeker being sent to the UK in exchange. The prime minister said the scheme would help "finally turn the tables" on the migrant crisis in the English Channel. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn