Over one thousand migrants reach Spain's Canary Islands in single day

Over 1,000 migrants arrived in Spain's Canary Islands in a single day, with a boat carrying 320 people being the most crowded vessel ever seen by rescuers. The Red Cross reported that a wooden boat arriving on the island of El Hierro marked record arrivals. The Canary Islands have become the main destination for migrants trying to reach Spain, resulting in an 80% increase in attempted crossings compared to last year. Spain's migration minister has pledged a 50 million euro aid package to help the Canary Islands.