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UK and France Address Surge in Migrant Crossings
6/17/2025
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- Tensions flared on Tuesday as French police deployed tear gas against migrants striving to reach the UK from Gravelines beach. With over 16,300 migrants making the perilous Channel crossing in 2025—a staggering 43% rise from the previous year—UK Prime Minister and French President Macron are set to convene in July to tackle this escalating migration crisis.