Authorities impound British vessel for fishing in French waters

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the public alongside President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on February 27. A British vessel has been confiscated by French authorities for allegedly fishing in French waters without a license. The vessel was intercepted by the French Navy in the English Channel and is currently being held at the port of Boulogne pending further investigation. The incident occurred shortly after British fishermen criticized Starmer for a deal allowing EU fishing vessels access to UK waters for twelve years. British officials have accused the French of double standards, pointing out that while French authorities have allowed thousands of migrants to cross the Channel unchecked, they acted swiftly to impound the UK fishing vessel. French authorities defended their actions, stating that it was a retaliatory measure following a hefty fine imposed on a French vessel for violating UK maritime regulations.