"In a tragic incident unfolding on Tuesday, at least five lives were lost as migrants attempted the perilous crossing of the English Channel from near Wimereux, France. The French coast guard confirmed the grim discovery of lifeless bodies in the aftermath of a failed Channel crossing.

Amidst this somber news, the coast guard remained engaged in ongoing operations after a flurry of attempted crossings on a particularly active morning. These attempts coincided with the recent passage of legislation by Britain's upper house of parliament on Monday night. The legislation empowers the UK government to relocate asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing instead of allowing them to remain in Britain.

The British government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has made curbing the migrant influx a top priority, viewing the Rwanda plan as a deterrent. However, this policy has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and others who denounce it as inhumane.

According to the local newspaper La Voix du Nord, approximately 100 migrants were rescued early on Tuesday, with the operation involving three helicopters and multiple rescue boats. In recent years, tens of thousands of migrants, many escaping conflict and poverty in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, have embarked on perilous journeys across the Channel in small boats arranged by ruthless smuggling rings.

The English Channel, known for its heavy shipping traffic and strong currents, poses significant risks for these small vessels. The smugglers often overload the boats, leaving them perilously close to sinking and vulnerable to the relentless waves as they navigate towards British shores."