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More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France. Source
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Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
At least 18 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border. Source
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What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey. Source
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Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border, at least nine die
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt. The announcement came after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis…