French authorities report the first migrant deaths of 2026 near Gravelines -- as the UK and France extend their migration deal by two months while divided over interception tactics.

Nineteen migrants were found dead off Lampedusa, Italy and a further 19 Afghan migrants, including a baby, died off Bodrum, Turkey in separate incidents that highlight the dangers of Mediterranean crossings. More than 70 people were1

Croatian emergency crews pulled around 30 migrants from flooded woodland around the Sava River near the Bosnian border, in an overnight operation after their boats overturned during an attempted crossing.

Belgium and Algeria have signed two linked agreements aimed at speeding up the return of Algerian nationals irregularly staying in Belgium while easing visa requirements for holders of Algerian diplomatic and service passports.