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Migrants clash with French police as they attempt to cross the Channel

French border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday, as they intercepted a small boat.

Al Jazeera3 hr ago

Published by CurrentWire Aug 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM ET · First coverage Aug 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM ET

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