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World Service,25 Nov 2021,49 mins

Dozens of people drown after refugee boat capsizes in Channel

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27 migrants have died in the waters between England and France after their boat capsized. President Emmanuel Macron of France and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been discussing ways to stem the flow of people taking the risky route to reach the UK. And fears that the low intensity conflict in eastern Ukraine may be about to heat up as the US and Europeans claim that Russia is building up its troops near the border with Ukraine. And for those advancing in years and concerned about their eye sight , some good news, there may be a way to improve things - though it does involve staring into a bright red light.

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