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27-yr-old swims across False Bay in S Africa
Indian swimmer Shubham Dhananjay Vanmali has become the first Asian, and the 10th swimmer in the world, to swim across False Bay in South Africa's Cape Town. The 27-year-old swam the 33km stretch in a record time of nine hours and 46 minutes, enduring cold and inconsistent temperatures, strong winds and reverse currents. He was also stung multiple times by bluebottle jellyfish. False Bay is home to great white sharks, making it one of the world's toughest open water swims. Vanmali has previously crossed the English Channel, the Strait of Gibraltar and the Catalina Channel.
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 01:55 AM IST
Stunning video: Asteroid lights up night sky above English channel
The small asteroid, currently designated as Sar2667, exploded after entering the Earth's atmosphere.
Published on Feb 13, 2023 06:43 PM IST
Omicron scare hampers Christmas travel plans in Europe
Europe travellers are rearranging or cancelling trips because of tightening rules amid Omicron spread. Eurostar, which operates trains across the English Channel, sold out of tickets to France on Friday before new travel restrictions to and from Britain went into effect.
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 06:50 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
France, UK vow action after deadliest English Channel migrant tragedy
The disaster is the deadliest accident since the Channel in 2018 became a hub for migrants from the Africa, the Middle East and Asia who have been increasingly using small boats to reach England from France.
Updated on Nov 25, 2021 04:47 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Over 20 migrants dead in deadliest English Channel disaster
French patrol vessels went to the scene after a fisherman reported seeing over a dozen bodies floating in the water, authorities said.
Published on Nov 24, 2021 10:02 PM IST
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