About 50 people were rescued, and some were taken to hospital in a serious condition. A number of people were seen being carried off the lifeboat on stretchers when the vessel docked in dover. French Officials Say six people have died. The mp for calais gave us this update. Around 65 to 70 people were on these boats, 50 people were rescued by the french authorities, five people were found dead at sea, one died at the hospital. And we are still missing ten people. The home secretary Suella Braverman posted this message on social media, saying her thoughts and prayers were with those affected by the tragic loss of life. She is expected to chair a meeting with Border Force Officials later today. On thursday, 755 people crossed the channel, the largest daily figures so far this year. And more than 100,000 have made the journey since the crossings began in earnest in 2018. Once again, the channel, one of the most dangerous and busiest Shipping Lanes in the world, has proved to be deadly for
Hello. Imjohn wilson. Welcome to this cultural life, the radio 4 podcast in which i talk to leading creative figures about the key moments of their life and the most important cultural works that have fired their imagination and had a profound impact on their own art. My guest is carlos acosta, the cuban born ballet star who, over a 30 year career, is now regarded as one of the greatest dancers of all time. He became the first black principal of the royal ballet and set new standards of grace and athleticism in theatres around the world. Having retired from the classical stage, he set up his own cuban dance company, acosta danza, and is also director of the berlin royal ballet. Of the birmingham royal ballet. Welcome. Lets start in cuba, with your family, your upbringing. A happy childhood . Very happy, i must say, although in the 80s in cuba, still, our family was on the. I would say it was poorer than most families, but still there was a big, big sense of community. It was a good ti
Island communities dont often get the chance to get together and show what they can achieve. But every two years, its sport that brings them closer. They come from europe, the South Atlantic and the caribbean. 2a islands, 1a sports, across six days of action. This is the island games. 900 miles away off the north coast of scotland, shooter Ross Donaldson and his teammates are starting the long trip south. When you can get an island games squad, theres anticipation, theres excitement. So weve got 20 bikes, a lot of football kit, sailing kit, athletics kit. In st peters port, Team Managers are checking in athletes and equipment. 103 of us all arrived here safely. Im delighted. Going to head over to the two hotels, and then well unpack all the bikes and the kit. Carlos and his bikes have travelled all the way from shetland. 2a hours between us leaving and the bikes arriving. So not too bad. Well, its quite warm here. We do have a day or two to sort of acclimatise and get the bikes togethe
The historic city of lahaina, once the capital of the hawaiian kingdom, has been reduced to ruins. Almost everyone who lives here has lost everything. We already know this is the deadliest disaster in the states history, and the number of those who died is still climbing. This was lahainas historic seafront, now reduced to ashes. Bustling streets and shops all razed to the ground. But its too early to accurately assess the full extent and impact of this disaster. Buildings burned to the ground have not yet been searched. The fires that claimed them and the lives of Those Inside May be contained, but theyre still burning. Thousands have been left homeless by the ferocious flames fanned by winds from an offshore hurricane. Thank you very much. Yeah they flocked to shelters seeking food and water. The need for assistance is great, but so too are the challenges to meeting it. The only land route to those most in need has been blocked. Sirens. As road access to lahaina was opened and people
And sword, a man, ora woman . Through to the quarterfinals. Hello. Its a controversial policy, attacked by human Rights Groups and subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants, moved onto a barge docked off the coast of dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which will accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing 6 Million Pounds a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to treat people, who are often fleeing war or persecution. Danjohnson has our top story tonight, and we can join him now in portland, where the barge is docked. This is deeply controversial. Whether you are supportive of it or against it, a lot of people are, this marks a big moment, a key change in the states attitude towards refugees. That attitude which is projected on behalf of us all. What has happened her