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At least five individuals perished in an attempt to cross the English Channel, according to French media reports. This tragic incident occurred just hours after the UK Parliament granted approval to the controversial migrant deportation bill. The victims’ bodies were discovered on Wimereaux beach in northern France on Tuesday. Human rights organizations have condemned the legislation as cruel and inhumane, expressing concerns that it will only exacerbate the risks faced by migrants resorting to desperate measures to escape persecution or poverty.

Five migrants, attempting to cross the busy stretch of water from a shoreline near Wimereux, France, have died this morning. The French coast guard reported numerous lifeless bodies and stated that it had been a busy morning for crossings. This incident comes a day after the House of Lords backed Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda.

Young Woman and the Sea, releasing May 31, 2024, is a biopic about Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Despite facing challenges from those who doubted her abilities, including her father, Ederle persevered and achieved her goal, inspiring women around the world.