Four people, including a two-year-old child, died while trying to cross the English Channel due to engine failures in their boats. French authorities reported that the victims were likely trampled to death during a stampede. The French interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, condemned the actions of people smugglers, while UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the situation as appalling. The incidents highlight the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting the crossing. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)