French and British teams rescue 157 migrants after a boat engine fire in the Channel

August 4, 2026 · The Independent

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Ben Stokes responds to England retirement U-turn speculation
Ben Stokes responds to England retirement U-turn speculation
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The former England captain hopes to coach the Test team once his playing days are over but he will find the opportunitie