French authorities say at least 12 people, including a pregnant woman, have died after a Boat Carrying Dozens of migrants capsized in the english channel. Around 50 people were rescued in an operation involving boats and helicopters. The french coastguard says the boat got into difficulty off Gris Nez at around 6am local time, and everyone on board ended up in the water. An emergency medical Care Centre was set up at Boulogne Sur Mer. The latest Uk Government figures show the number of people crossing the channel in small boats so far this year is 21,403. Thats more than in the same period last year, but fewer than 2022. But in the first six months of 2024, theres been an 18 rise in the number of arrivals, on 2023, and its now clear more migrants are getting onto each boat. An average of 51, with the vast majority, being young men. From Boulogne Sur Mer in northern france, heres andrew harding. French Rescue Helicopters busy once again today, bringing casualties from the sea to the sho
Hello and welcome to Central London when in two hours we will get that second and final report into the Grenfell Tower Fire disaster in which 72 people lost their lives a little over seven years ago. The inquiry has been running more than six years. The culmination of so much work. And, of course, some key people will look for answers and they include bereaved families, families and friends of the 72 people, the survivors of the fire as well as the wider Grenfell Tower community. I spoke to a survivor who told me that while today is important, it will not represent a point of closure for many people who are looking for action, consequences, accountability and a path towards possible prosecution. Some of the bereaved did not want this public inquiry to be the first step. They wanted a Police Investigation to be the first step. They will wait to hear what the chair of the inquiry will say today which might point possibly towards next steps. We will have many Reports Today and keep you up
Can claim back. A 30th Gold for paralympicsgb as Faye Rogers wins a thrilling 510 100m Butterfly final In Paris. Whats occurring on Barry Island . The cast of Gavin Stacey have been spotted filming the last ever episode of the much loved comedy. Sunshine and showers across the uk, one or two saying dry. Feeling fresher for many but the humid air will make a comeback later this week. I will have the details. Its wednesday 4th september. Our main story. A pregnant woman and six children are among at least a dozen people who died when their small boat capsized off the french Coast Yesterday 51 others were rescued, some are in a critical condition. It is the biggest single loss of life so far in the channel this year. The government insists its taking action to target the criminal Smuggling Gangs, describing the deaths as truly horrific. Our Paris Correspondent Andrew Harding reports. French Rescue Helicopters busy once again, bringing casualties from the sea to the shore. This the scene a
Well come. We start in poltava, ukraine. Where russia has carried out one of the deadliest strikes in months. Ukraine s defence ministry says at least 51 people have been killed, with 219 injured. The attack occurred at a military communications institute, in the central eastern part of the country. These images verified by the bbc show the aftermath of that attack. The country s defence ministry says people were hit as they headed to bomb shelters. Emergency workers are trying to rescue survivors from the rubble. President zelensky vowed to hold those responsible to account for the attack. Nick beake is at the scene, and has just sent us this report, which contains some distressing images. The missiles tore through the ukrainian military academy at 9 o clock this morning, just as lessons were starting, levelling huge parts of the complex and killing dozens instantly. Army medics battle to save the injured. Hold on, he shouts, you re a good lad. Tonight we arrived in a stunned city. Th
Is named after him. And coming up on sportsday later in the hour on Bbc News, from next Year Brendon Mccullum will be Head Coach across all forms of england Mens Cricket taking on the Test And Whiteball sides. Good Evening And Welcome to the Bbc News at six. Five children three of them just 12 years old have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 80 year Old Man died after being attacked in leicester while he was walking his dog. Bhim kohli was in a Park Close to his home at around 6. 30 on Sunday Evening when he was assaulted by a group of young people. Leicestershire police launched the Murder Investigation Today after he died of his injuries in hospital. Danny savage reports. A small park in a residential area in leicester, now cordoned off and the scene of a murder investigation. An 80 year Old Man was assaulted here on Sunday Evening, and has since died. The victim was bhim kohli, who lived close by and was walking his dog when he was attacked. Neighbours say he was well li