The Latest Breaking News from CRS

81 US aircraft lost in Iran war: Why the MQ-9 Reaper losses could be a bigger warning for America than the billions spent replacing them

The United States has reported losses of 81 military aircraft during its ongoing conflict with Iran. Among these, 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, used for surveillance and combat, account for over half the losses. The financial implications range from $1.9 billion to $3.3 billion for repairs and replacements. Congress is grappling…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

US Suffers Up to $3.3B in Aircraft Damage as Drone Losses in Iran Reach an 'Alarming Rate'

A Congressional Research Service update says 81 US military aircraft have been lost or damaged in the Iran war, with MQ-9 Reaper losses driving rising replacement costs and capability concerns.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

What is early voting telling us about the 2026 US midterms and what is it not?

More than 700,000 Americans have cast early votes across at least 30 states for the upcoming midterm elections. In states like Iowa and Pennsylvania, Democrats represent a larger share of ballot requests compared to previous elections. Virginia is leading in early voting, with significant participation noted from Democratic voters. Early…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

French riot police used teargas on people trying to board small boat, charity claims

CRS officers funded by UK tried to stop boarding of boat, on day four asylum seekers died trying to cross Channel

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

UK Backs France's Fight Against Migrants Crossing the Border Through Boats By Using Water Cannon

The UK and France have agreed on a £660 million deal to deploy French riot police along northern France's beaches, using controversial tactics like water cannons to prevent migrant crossings.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

French police authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers in £660m deal with UK

Refugee charity says decision to let riot police use water cannon, which are banned in Great Britain, is ‘sickening’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Expect the Data Center Backlash To Get Worse

Despite their limited negative externalities and extreme economic importance, people's hatred of data centers is only growing.

Reason · May 7

Here’s why Canada needs to ditch age-based immigration points

Canada’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was established in 1967 to respond to historic racism and nationality bias in Canada’s immigration system. Granting points for age, education, official language skills, Canadian work experience and family ties, the CRS ranks applicants for permanent residency.

The Conversation · May 3

Suspended sentences for French riot police who beat 'yellow vest' protesters

Nine CRS officers were sentenced on Tuesday to suspended prison terms ranging from six to 24 months for beating "yellow vest" protesters in a fast-food restaurant in Paris in 2018.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 18

Rescue service volunteers hoped to find Noah Donohoe alive, inquest told

The boy’s body was found in a storm drain tunnel in north Belfast in June 2020 that could ‘could be easily opened’, the inquest heard.

Evening Standard · Feb 25