Mumbai's Avinash Thadani conquers English channel in 22 hours

Sep 03, 2025

Starting at Shakespeare Beach, England, on August 24, Thadani reached Cap Gris Nez, France, on his second attempt at the feat. His first try...

Boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel, 12 killed

Sep 03, 2024

At least 12 people were killed after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez, in northern France Tuesday, CNN reported citing...

Waves of Determination: Four Indian Swimmers Defy the English Channel

Oct 18, 2024

New Delhi [India], October 18: A team of four Indian Swimmers from Bengaluru Vrushali Prasade, Danish Abdi, Anuj Aneja, and Rohan Patnaik crossed the...

At least five people die trying to cross English Channel

Jan 14, 2024

The people were found dead near a beach in Wimereux after their boat was "reported in difficulty nearby" around 1:45 am (local time) and...

5 asylum seekers die while crossing English Channel to UK

Apr 23, 2024

Five asylum seekers died while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday, reported Al Jazeera.

6 people die after boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel

Aug 12, 2023

Testimonies of survivors revealed that 65 or 66 people were on board the boat which sank, according to local French authorities.