Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France

A trial has started in Paris for 14 men facing charges related to the deadliest migrant tragedy in France, involving the deaths of at least 31 migrants and asylum seekers.

• 14 men are on trial for smuggling-related charges.
• At least 31 migrants and asylum seekers died in the tragedy.
• The incident is the deadliest on record involving asylum seekers crossing the Channel.
• 114 civil parties, including victims' families, are involved in the trial.
• The trial started in Paris.

The incident occurred while the migrants were trying to reach the United Kingdom, and 114 civil parties, including victims' families, are involved in the trial.