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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel, French authorities say

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On Tuesday, 157 migrants were rescued in the English Channel after their boat caught fire while attempting to cross to the United Kingdom. French and British vessels collaborated in the operation, which was initiated after the vessel's engine ignited. French maritime authorities confirmed the incident, noting it as one of the largest rescue operations for migrant crossings since 2018.

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France 24 Highlights the scale of the rescue operation historically
BBC World Focuses on the specific cause of the fire
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