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WorldFour people killed in English Channel boat incidents
Four people died during attempts to cross the English Channel in small boats overnight. The incidents involved a vessel capsizing off Hardelot and another boat found with three unconscious people near a breakwater.
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WorldMP Claims French Warship Fired Shots Near Boat
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp claims a French warship fired 17 live rounds near the vessel he was on in the Channel. French authorities state the incident was an unrelated training exercise where safety areas were respected.
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WorldMP Accuses French Warship of Firing Shots Near Him
Conservative MP Chris Philp has accused a French warship of firing "warning shots" near his boat in the English Channel. The incident occurred while he was monitoring small boat crossings, with Philp stating there was no prior warning or indication of a training exercise.
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French Navy fires shots during BBC interview
A French Navy patrol boat fired shots in the English Channel during a BBC interview with Conservative MP Chris Philp. French authorities stated it was a routine training exercise, but Mr Philp called the explanation 'not credible'.
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