Five people die attempting to cross the English Channel

United Kingdom Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill will finally become law after a parliamentary showdown ended late in the night. According to the BBC, plans to send some asylum seekers to Africa have met with fierce criticism, but the bill passed on Monday when the Lords dropped their opposition. Sunak said in a statement “Nothing will stand in our way” now of getting flights off the ground”.

Meanwhile, French authorities say five people including a child have died in the English Channel attempting to reach the UK. It comes hours after the British Parliament passed a law to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Julia Chapman reports from London.