nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk.e part ofjoint patrols with the french along this stretch of coastline. but president macron says action is needed before people get to northern france. so what are the options? our home editor mark easton has this analysis from dover. boatloads of desperation continue to wash up on kent's beaches. only a fraction of asylum seekers in europe choose the uk, but those that do are usually drawn by family links or an understanding of the english language. in the face of such resolve, what can be done to stop the smuggling gangs, in the prime minister's words, getting away with murder? uk politicians have argued more should be done to stop the small boats before they leave french beaches, but it's a huge challenge. the smugglers had been using about 50 kilometres of coastline to launch their dinghies, but that's recently extended to more than 200 kilometres. the gangs can buy an inflatable dinghy on the internet, drive to a quiet spot near the water's edge at dawn, and have their human carg

we have centres in calais and dunkirk. titre in calais and dunkirk.ng, have been arrested. france says it has dismantled more than a0 networks since the beginning of this year, so why isn't it having an effect? the smugglers _ why isn't it having an effect? tsue: smugglers invest why isn't it having an effect? tste: smugglers invest the why isn't it having an effect? tsuez smugglers invest the money. i make one accusation to the english government. i say why you don't control the physicality, the money of this gang? but control the physicality, the money of this gang?— of this gang? but in the game of russian roulette _ of this gang? but in the game of russian roulette sold _ of this gang? but in the game of russian roulette sold to - of this gang? but in the game of| russian roulette sold to migrants here, faith is the only way forward. 27 people died here yesterday, but hope and determination live on. lucy williamson, bbc news, calais. if there was one sentiment i have had a sense of from locals here today, it was a resignation. this has been the re

the group was walking around tracks connecting calais to dunkirk. the vice president of the region confirmed all victims held from eritrea -- hailed from eritrea. >> the train was pulling into calais and the was a groupf 50 migrants. there was low vibility, the driver did not see them at either quit the group. some managed to get out of the way, but four were hit by the train. reporter: the train operator has kept the line suspended until eay friday morng. despite danger warnings and colder weather, attempted migrant crossings to britain have significantly increased in recent years. on thursday, one person was found dead while stuck on a small boat outside calais and on wednesday, emergency services recorded 400 rescued after several vessels sank en route to britain. 9500 people made or attempted crossings, compared to just 2300 in 2019. this year alone, figures have risen to just under 25,000 people, with more than 5500 rescued according to french authorities. wassim: french president emmanuel macron's former body card says he will appeal his verdi

french police say the boat set out from dunkirk, east of calais, with around 50 people on board.e's the british prime minister borisjohnson. i just want to say that i'm shocked and appalled and deeply saddened by the loss of life at sea in the channel. i think that the details are still coming in, but more than 20 people have lost their lives, as you know, and my thoughts and sympathies are first of all with the victims and their families. and it's an appalling thing that they have suffered. but i also want to say that this disaster underscores how dangerous it is to cross the channel in this way. and it also shows how vital it is that we now step up our efforts to break the business model of the gangsters who are sending people to see in this way. and that's why it's so important that we accelerate if we possibly can all the measures contained in our borders and nationalities bill so that we distinguish people who come here legally and people who come here illegally. but we also use every power that we can, we leave no stone unturned to demolish the business proposition of the h

nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk. let 5 get some of the day 5 other news.ng for a third day in the solomon islands where international peacekeepers have been deployed. reports say thousands of people — some with knives — converged on the chinatown district of honiara. the demonstrators want the prime minister to resign, accusing him of neglecting some islands and being too close to china. the director and two other managers at a coal mine in western siberia have been arrested in connection with russia's deadliest mining accident in years. three days of mourning are being observed for more than fifty people killed at the mine. turkish police have fired tear gas to break up a protest by thousands of women in istanbul. the demonstrators condemned the government's decision to withdraw from an international accord which aims to reduce violence against women. amazon workers in 20 countries — including the us, uk, and several in the eu — are planning protests and work stoppages on black friday. the shopping—centric day is among amazon's busiest all year. it is bac

french authoriti say the boat set off from dunkirk east of calais with 31 people on board -- 33 peopled, at least 33 people. here is the french interior minister speaking in calais. >> according to our information, 33 people sailed off the coast of calais. at the moment, there are 31 dead and two people were rescued. they are currently in hospital and still in danger. among these 31 dead, we know there were five women and a little girl. we will get more information later today. and obviously, the search and rescue operations are continuing. today, between the crossing of calais a the north part of the country, we had 780 police officers patrolling e coast. 255 people have managed across the channel, but 660 one people who were trying to cross have been stopped. these are migrants who spent just a few days or a few hours in france and want to cross into england, and take thisisk. unfortunately today, we had this tragedy. the folks responsible for this horrible situation are the smugglers, criminals who, for a few thound euros, organized human trafficking of people from iraq, iran, afgha

nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk.pers have arrived overnight in the solomon islands — after the country's prime minister appealed for help quelling violent unrest that threatened to topple his government.several buildings were burnt down in honi—ara, when more than a thousand rioters stormed the chinatown district. doctorjon fraenkel is a politics professor at victoria university in wellington, and a specialist on the solomon islands — and he's given me an update on the situation. there have been two days of rioting. firstly in the central area of the capital of the solomon islands and yesterday, in the chinatown area towards the east. the police managed to quell some of the disturbances in the central area but all hell broke loose in chinatown. many buildings burnt down and there are sporadic things going on in the east as we speak. why are they calling for the prime minister to resign? part of a long—running dispute that has been going on since september 2019 when they switched diplomatic recognition from thailand t

nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk.ave arrived overnight in the solomon islands, after the country's prime minister appealed for help quelling violent unrest that threatened to topple his government. several buildings were burnt down in honiara, when over 1,000 rioters stormed the chinatown district. unrest broke out on wednesday, when protesters besieged the parliament, calling for the pm's resignation. people on the island have long complained of neglect by the government, and have strongly opposed the country's decision to sever ties with taiwan and align itself more closely to china. gina kekea is a local journalist in honiara — she told me what the scene is like this morning in chinatown. for us in honiara, chinatown has been burnt down. but i think inside of honiara, that's where all the mayhem is taking place, and it's still happening now as we speak. people are still continuing to burn down shops, despite some of the areas in the central part of honiara being secured, because mainly people from the western side

there are centres in calais and dunkirk. fiue centres in calais and dunkirk.than a0 networks since the beginning of this year. so, why is it not having an effect? the chief smuggler, they are living in a gang. — the chief smuggler, they are living in a gang, and they invest the money, — in a gang, and they invest the money, i_ in a gang, and they invest the money, i make one accusation to an english _ money, i make one accusation to an english man. — money, i make one accusation to an english man, i say, why don't you control— english man, i say, why don't you control the — english man, i say, why don't you control the physicality, the money of this— control the physicality, the money of this guy? but control the physicality, the money of this guy?— of this guy? but in the game of russian roulette, _ of this guy? but in the game of russian roulette, sold - of this guy? but in the game of russian roulette, sold to - of this guy? but in the game of. russian roulette, sold to migrants here, faith is the only way forward. 27 people died here yesterday. but hope an

nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk. let s get some of the day s other news.ancellor, angela merkel, has said the european union needs to be united in dealing with what she called the weaponisation of migrants against poland. speaking alongside the polish prime minister she said germany fully supported poland's stance — adding that where possible the migrants should be repatriated. the european union accuses belarus of manufacturing the crisis on its borders with eu members. reports from russia say 52 people are now known to have died in a siberian coal mine where a fire broke out, trapping dozens underground. some of the victims were rescuers. about fifty people were injured, with some in critical condition. rescue efforts had to be suspended because of the risk of explosion from high levels of methane gas. police in turkey's largest city, istanbul, fired tear gas to break up a protest by thousands of women against gender— based violence. the demonstrators marched to taksim square, in the city centre, where clashes broke out with security forces. the proteste

nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk. let's take a look at some other stories in the headlines.ancellor, angela merkel, has said the european union needs to be united in dealing with what she called the weaponisation of migrants against poland. speaking alongside the polish prime minister, she said germany fully supported poland's stance, adding that where possible the migrants should be repatriated. the european union accuses belarus of manufacturing the crisis on its borders with eu members. reports from russia say 52 people are now known to have died in a siberian coal mine where a fire broke out, trapping dozens underground. some of the victims were rescuers. about 50 people were injured, with some in critical condition. rescue efforts had to be suspended because of the risk of explosion from high levels of methane gas. a study in bangladesh has warned that the country is heading for a health disaster — because of a 50% drop in the effectiveness of widely used antibiotics. the report said there had been a surge in prescribing the medicines because of the false belief — that

i don't know if you saw the report from dunkirk on the six and ten o'clock news where he spoke to oneople in the migrant camp to it actually spoken to two people who are on that boat. it was so moving. i think that's really incumbent upon us to really work hard to tell the stories of these individuals, thejourneys they've made, the pressures on them. i should say as well that there are some viewers who contacted us to say that they should all be called illegal immigrants. what is the bbc�*s position? again, i think it's about being accurate. i don't think that is accurate. if you look at the un's description on this, anybody has the right to claim asylum in another country. we don't know what the status of all those people who died on the boats were, but some may well have been seeking asylum, might�*ve had refugee status. so it wouldn't be accurate to describe them as illegal. how does the bbc decide what each word to use? you know, there's the word refugee, there's the term asylum—seeker, and then the term migrant. how do you decide when to use which one? we use migrants in this cas

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. >> as far as we know, 33 pe capsized off of dunkirk.of right now, 31 people died but were not resuscitated their lives are unfortunately in danger. >> a local fisherman spotted the passengers floating motionless in the water. helicopters and boats were scrambled for a rescue operation, but many had already drowned. >> of this disaster underscores how dangerous it is to cross the channel in this way, and it shows how vital it is to step up our effortso break the business model of the gangsters who are sending people to sea. lucy: this was the fear that hung over all of the politics and debate. more than 30 people have been declared dead. two others are fighting for their lives. the crossing season has stretched well into the winter weather. it is a lucrative business for the people smugglers, but it is men, women and children who have paid the price. people in this calais migrant camp are so determined to reach the u.k. that no one we met tonight said theyould change their plans. this man tried crossing yesterday but gave up because of t

as far as we know, 33 people capsized off dunkirk and cali. as of now 31 people died and 2 people are currently being treated, but their lives are unfortunately in danger. among these 31 dead, we know that there were 5 women and one little girl. well again, for now, we don't have any more information on the identities of these people. french prime minister john cast text tweeted, the shipwreck in the english channel is a tragedy. my thoughts are with the many missing injured victims of criminals, smugglers who exploit their distress and misery. while the british prime minister called an emergency meeting in london. this disaster underscores how dangerous it is to cross the channel in this way. and he also shows how vital it is that we now step up our efforts to break the business model of the gangsters who were sending people to see or in this way i say to our partner, sir, across the channel. now is the time for us all that to step up or to work together to do everything a we can to break these gangs who are literally getting away with murder

we offered that, and if they do, we have centers for them there calais and dunkirk.they are also calls in the you can france for a joint effort from other european union countries. let's hear from the bbc european editor. reporter: there's going to be a meeting here in calais with ministers responsible for migration with the u.k., representatives of the europe paean -- european commission, germany, netherlands, and france. the home secretary has called for inteational cooperation. france says it wants it, too, although it is rejecting joint troubles with the u.k. on french beaches and frenc waters, but is turning to the eu and says, you know about regular migration and the loss of life caused by people smugglers with flimsy dinghies. we saw it in 2015 in the migrant crisis but we just had poland asking for eu help on its border with belarus. e.u., you have got to do something about this because france says, where do you think these people are coming from who had to calais to head over to the u.k.? they have to cross through other european countries to get here and ye

france has taken some steps including evicting about 1500 migrants from a camp near the harbor of dunkirk and offering to process that are so many requests in the country, but all that said, many of still refuse, they've set up another camp nearby. they remain resolute. they say about reaching the u. k. we spoke with a local volunteer who believes the situations only got worse. since the crack though. you have some people who sleep the air. it's not many a few that maybe the are in the woods one year one. they're better for them. it's at the moment. very, very sad because the only place you can relax it's when you out in your plan, you can speak with your family, but for the woman did not know where to go. we while a u. k. migration campaign told us both french and british officials are to blame for the crisis. i think the major removal of the migrants from the camp was one that was to try and offer a sense of helping the british. however, almost immediately, 2 instances showed the shallowness of the french offer. the french police were seen to be assisting migrants, raise their tents in

france taken some steps now including a victim about $1500.00 migrants from a company, the harbor of dunkirk, and offering to process the research requests in the country, but many refuse and set up another camp nearby instead and remain resolute about reaching the u. k. we spoke with a local volunteer who believes the situation is only got worse since the crackdown you have some people who sleep the air is not many a few, but maybe we are in the woods. one here, one, they're better for them. it's for the moment, very, very sad because the only plays you can relax. it's when you out in your tent and you can speak with your family. but for the moment he don't know where to go. mean time a u. k. migration campaign, a told us that both french and british officials are to blame for the crisis. i think the major removal of the migrants from the camp was one that was to try to offer a sense of helping the british. however, almost immediately, 2 instances showed the shallowness of the french offer. the french police were seen to be assisting migrants, raise their tents in a field. and secondly, vid

immigration policies of the president victor, or pan french police of dismantled a migrant company at dunkirk. as tensions are on the rise between london and paris of the number of people illegally crossing the english channel. french media reporting that close to a 1000 refugees and migrants have been moved from the camp to local shelters. partition french officials of agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against people. traffic was often more than a 1000 refugees landed on u. k. shores in a single day last week. but the french police say there are too many migrants to be able to stop the flow completely. it was the news ally from london much more still ahead. we're looking at land slides and dramatic rescues as west and canada gets a months worth of rain in just 24 hours a week. maybe one of the biggest single is in the d r. c. but his songs and bond will tell you why. and in sport, the defending champion is looking good for a semi final place. last big event of the men's tennis season. ah hello, let's have a look at the weather across europe over the next few days. and it remains

both sides have said the want and dunkirk. both sides have said they want to _ and dunkirk.e said they want to do _ and dunkirk. both sides have said they want to do more _ and dunkirk. both sides have said they want to do more to - and dunkirk. both sides have said they want to do more to find - they want to do more to find solutions after this week's's events. but finding answers they agree on it has been difficult in the past. it won't be straightforward now. we'll be speaking to our reporter simonjones in dover injust a moment, but first let's get the latest from calais with our foreign correspondentjessica parker. jessica, what's the reaction been in france? this is a moment where politics is playing large in this process and we know the problems can continue, where are we with the dialogue? goad where are we with the dialogue? good mornin: , where are we with the dialogue? good morning. from — where are we with the dialogue? good morning. from a _ where are we with the dialogue? good morning, from a very _ where are we with the dialogue? (13mm morning, from a very blus

translation: as far as we know, 33 people capsized off— dunkirk, in calais.eople died, but were not resuscitated and there are two survivors who are currently being treated and whose lives are also unfortunately in danger. a local fisherman spotted the passengers floating motionless in the water. helicopters and boats were scrambled to the scene for a rescue operation, but many had already drowned. this disaster underscores how dangerous it is to cross the channel in this way, and it also shows how vital it is that we now step up our efforts to break the business model of the gangsters who are sending people to sea in this way. this was the fear that hung over all the politics, all the debates. inside this hospital tonight, more than 30 people have been declared dead. two others are fighting for their lives. the crossing season this year has stretched well into the winter weather. it's a lucrative business for the people smugglers, but it's men, women and children who have paid the price. but people here in this calais migrant camp are so determined to reach

what is especially tragic in the camps of calais and dunkirk, charitably called camps, it's more like as well. lots of people who say, these people are in france, it's a safe country, maybe they are fleeing from persecution, but why don't they just fleeing from persecution, but why don't theyjust remain in france because my part of the peace that every using tonight to explain the answer to that question, here is a taste of that piece and perhaps the answer to that question as you at home or asking why these people won't remain in france and want to come to the uk.— won't remain in france and want to come to the uk. have you rest of the uk already? — come to the uk. have you rest of the uk already? of— come to the uk. have you rest of the uk already? of course. _ come to the uk. have you rest of the uk already? of course. how, - come to the uk. have you rest of the uk already? of course. how, in - uk already? of course. how, in a boat? in uk already? of course. how, in a boat? in a _ uk already? of course. how, in a boat? in a boat. _ uk already? of course. how, in a boat? in a boat.

essentially doing a goes slower operation that is not doing enough to stop boots from leaving places like dunkirk and cali. and it says that is in spite over the issues that the 2 countries have had over the last year or so in this post breaks it period. now when we look at the situation in the u. k, at the moment, asylum claims a said to be a 20 year high, we know that more than 25000 individuals have made that crossing from france and landed in the u. k. that's this year alone. and that is 3 times higher than the total number for 2020. so this really has ramped up significantly in the last 11 months. now the front says it is doing all that it can, but it's just physically impossible to monitor the entire coastline of the north of the country. and while they have been caused for many, for more cooperation between france and the u. k. as a result of that tragedy early this week, that is now unlikely to be the case. and what we're seeing now is 2 countries to standoff. let's say taking 2 african out a busy news day fury over a recent military coup and sit is not letting up despite the army, reinst

immigration policies of the president victor, or pan french police of dismantled a migrant company at dunkirk. as tensions are on the rise between london and paris of the number of people illegally crossing the english channel. french media are reporting that close to a 1000 refugees and migrants have been moved from the camp to local shelters.

as far as we know, 33 people capsized of dunkirk and kelly as of now 31 people died and 2 people are currently being treated but their lives are unfortunately in danger. among these 31 dead, we know that there were 5 women and one little girl. there regular events on the french coast. those who died would have set about the journey just like these fellow migrants and refugees, even with winter setting in their determined to reach britain. 14 had died on the crossing this year. now more than twice that number all died together. the worst ever tragedy in the english channel involving migrants and refugees. a fisherman said he could see from his boat to inflate, boding is one, was overloaded with people. the other empty bodies were floating in the sea. they stood no chance submerged in icy cold water. many of them couldn't even swim french prime minister jean cast x said in a tweet that his thoughts were with the missing and injured victims of criminal smugglers who exploit their distress and misery. the british prime minister called an emergency meeting in london. this disaster undersc

translation: as far as we know, 33 people capsized off— dunkirk in calais.ow, 31 people died, but were not resuscitated and there are two survivors who are currently being treated and whose lives are also unfortunately in danger. a local fisherman spotted the passengers floating motionless in the water. helicopters and boats were scrambled to the scene for a rescue operation, but many had already drowned. this disaster underscores how dangerous it is to cross the channel in this way, and it also shows how vital it is that we now step up our efforts to break the business model of the gangsters who are sending people to sea in this way. there are questions already being raised in the local media the rescue and recovery operation has been going on here into the no but there are very few notes about who the victims are or why there boat sank. there are questions already being raised in the local media here about whether it was simply bad weather, high waves or whether it may have been hit by something like a container ship. no confirmed details as yet. but peopl

translation: as far. as we know, 33 people capsized off dunkirk in calais.31 people died, but were not resuscitated and there are two survivors who are currently being treated and whose lives are also unfortunately in danger. a local fisherman spotted the passengers floating motionless in the water. helicopters and boats were scrambled to the scene for a rescue operation, but many had already drowned. this disaster underscores how dangerous it is to cross the channel in this way, and it also shows how vital it is that we now step up our efforts to break the business model of the gangsters who are sending people to sea in this way. there are questions already being raised in the local media here about whether it was simply bad weather, high waves or whether it may have been hit by something like a container ship. by something like a container shi -. . ., . ., ship. there are no confirmed details as — ship. there are no confirmed details as yet. _ but people here in this calais migrant camp are so determined to reach the uk that no—one we met tonight said they

front has taken some steps including evicting about $1500.00 microns from one camp near the harbor of dunkirk, an offering to process their southern requests in the country, but many refused, and simply said of another come nearby and remain resolute about reaching the u. k . we spoke with one local volunteer who believes the situations only got worse since the crack. then you have some people who sleep there. not many a few, but maybe the are in the wood one here one there. but for them it's so the moment very, very sad because the only place you can relax is when you know out in your thumbs and you can speak with your family. but for the moment they don't know where to go . meantime, a u. k. migration campaign told us both french and british officials are to blame for the crisis. i think the major removal of the migrants from the camp was one that was to try and offer a sense of helping the british. however, almost immediately, 2 instances showed the shallowness of the french offer. the french police were seen to be assisting migrants, raise their tents in a field. and secondly, videotapes

i'm at a port in dunkirk.escue stranded migrants at sea. frankly the bickering over what to do with this migrant crisis seems to be totally disconnected. we wanted to meet they people to find out who they are, wile they're willing to risk everything to cross the channel. this is what we found. migrants huddling, a father and his little girl, no more than 8 years old, seeking shelter. this is one of the several encampments near france's northern coast. 21 g 21-year-old geography student says he arrived three days ago. his earthly possessions, this tent and a few blank either. >> it was the only option. >> reporter: you know some died today oenchts much more people are dying at the turkey border. nobody care. >> reporter: thousands of kilometers on foots it builting near he will not stop now. they're sometimes off shelter by government agencies, but they only use it as a temporary reprieve. migrants used to jump onto trucks bound for england. with security tightened, this is now the last leg of their journey. th

their small boat sank after setting off from a beach close to dunkirk yesterday, in what is the deadliestident in the channel involving asylum seekers to date. but despite the deaths and worsening weather conditions, more small boats arrived in dover this morning. downing street says it's stressing the urgency of working with the french authorities to try stop human trafficking. but the french president, emmanuel macron, says the whole of europe needs to work together to prevent people reaching france's channel coast in the first place. with the very latest from calais, here's our europe correspondent, jessica parker. blustery winds blowing across northern france this morning, an empty beach but it seems there were crossings from france overnight to the uk. , , ., , , crossings from france overnight to theuk. ,,., ,, , the uk. this is a vessel apparently used by peeple — the uk. this is a vessel apparently used by peeple to _ the uk. this is a vessel apparently used by people to make _ the uk. this is a vessel apparently used by people to make the - the uk. this is a vessel apparently l u

nick beake, bbc news, dunkirk.n the last few minutes, there is news the british prime minister has asked france to take back all migrants who cross the channel. we will get reaction on that from paris very shortly. priti patel told mps this afternoon that she has again made an offer to her french counterpart to begin joint patrols on the french side. in a statement to the commons this afternoon, the home secretary said she has spoken at length with gerald darmanin, in an effort to find solutions to the crisis. these journeys across the channel are absolutely unnecessary, but as i have been warning for two years, they are also lethally dangerous. what happened yesterday was a dreadful shock. it was not a surprise, but it is also a reminder of how vulnerable people are put at peril when in the hands of criminal gangs. there is also, madam deputy speaker, no quick fix. this is about addressing long—term pull factors. we are going to devote the first half of our programme tonight to the many issues this raises. we will

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but in 2021, this is what dunkirk is.ands of people from around the world, men, women and children, living in the woods, wondering the motorway, waiting for the call to flee at dawn across the sea from france to britain. we have spent the last few days here talking to those in this political purgatory. first thing, the french police mounted a morning raid. so people are literallyjust wandering up and down this street because their camp has been broken up. the french police have destroyed their things, their sleeping bags, their equipment and so on. and now they've just got to wander up and down until they can find somewhere else to go. have you tried to cross to the uk already? of course. how, in boat? what happens, you got turned back? though most would not speak on camera, this was the refrain we heard again and again. when we asked why people were not claiming asylum in france, some said, family in britain, historic ties between their countries and britain, language. but many cited how they had been treated by the fren