France society · April 2026

Four migrants died off the coast of northern France while attempting to board a small boat to cross the English Channel, local authorities said. A separate incident saw a migrant dinghy sink, also resulting in four deaths. The tragedies highlight ongoing risks for migrants attempting the crossing. An old video of an earthquake in the Philippines was falsely shared online as footage of a recent quake in Indonesia, according to AFP Fact Check. French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome this evening. A child abuse scandal has rocked schools in Paris, prompting parents to organize to avoid after-school care. The World Press Photo 2026 award was given for coverage of the war in Sudan.