At least five people have lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel, hours after the UK Parliament approved a controversial migrant deportation bill. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at Wimereaux beach in northern France, where the bodies were discovered. A rescue operation is underway, with helicopters and boats deployed, and approximately 100 migrants have been rescued and taken aboard a French navy ship. The deaths come just hours after the UK government’s plan to deport some illegally entering the country to Rwanda received parliamentary approval. Human rights groups have condemned the legislation as inhumane, while the UN refugee agency and the Council of Europe have urged the UK to reconsider its plans.