230 people cross the English Channel in a single boat

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A dinghy carrying 230 migrants has crossed the Channel, setting a new record for the number of arrivals on a single small boat. Also: At least 13 people have died in Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia. And a critically endangered turtle has begun its journey from Wales to the Gulf of Mexico.

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