Small boats
Coverage of Small boats in the Nexus archive.
- Centcom says new wave of strikes on Iran completed
US Central Command (Centcom) announced completing a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military air-defense systems, small boats, coastal radar sites, and missile and drone capabilities. The statement emphasized that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global trade.
- More than 80 targets struck in Iran, Centcom says
The US Central Command (Centcom) reported striking over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats.
- Small boats, big problem
The article discusses issues related to small boats causing significant problems, alongside topics of free roaming, Péter Magyar, and Huawei. These elements are highlighted as key points in the Thursday edition.
- Net migration to the UK falls, despite Britons’ belief it is rising
Net migration to the UK has halved under Keir Starmer's leadership, despite public perception that it is rising. Immigration peaked at nearly 1.5 million annually in 2023 but has since declined, though asylum seekers arriving by small boats remain a visible and contentious issue.
- Immigration remains at the forefront of British voters’ minds
Immigration remains a central issue for British voters, with current discussions focusing on asylum policies and the use of small boats for crossings.
- Almost 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel over bank holiday weekend, Home Office confirms - after saying it was 'bearing down' on small boats
The UK Home Office confirmed nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel during the bank holiday weekend. The government stated it is intensifying efforts to address small boat crossings.
- Nearly 400 migrants reached UK yesterday in six small boats as people trafficking gangs take advantage of hot weather
Nearly 400 migrants arrived in the UK via six small boats as people trafficking gangs exploited hot weather conditions. The surge highlights ongoing challenges with irregular migration and organized crime networks.
- BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
The BBC visited a migrant camp in northern France as a proposed three-year deal with Paris aims to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel on small boats.
- Four migrants die in Channel crossing attempt - as France rejects Britain's offer to intercept and return small boats
Four migrants died during an attempted crossing of the English Channel, highlighting the dangers of maritime migration. France rejected Britain's proposal to intercept and repatriate small boats, escalating tensions over migration control.