LONDON — The Latest on migrants crossing the Channel into Britain (all times local):8:40 p.m.Britain’s Border Force has intercepted 74 people, including minors, on eight vessels that were trying to cross the English Channel into Britain. The interceptions came on an exceptionally sunny, warm Saturday for southern Britain. It will heighten concerns that improving weather will encourage smugglers to try their luck at bringing more migrants to the U.K. from France. Home Secretary Sajid Javid says the number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel was “deeply concerning,” and that he was speaking with his counterparts in France about it. Saturday saw exceptionally warm sunny weather in southern Britain.

Source: Washington Post June 01, 2019 19:41 UTC