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140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
BBC News Sunday 06 September 2026, 16:02 UTC 1 min read
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They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.
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