https://betavoices.com/en/news/ Latest news published on BetaVoices. en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/aymen-hussein-says-he-is-fit-for-iraqs-decisive-se/ Aymen Hussein says he feels ready to face Senegal after an injury scare in Iraq’s 3-0 World Cup loss to France. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/aymen-hussein-says-he-is-fit-for-iraqs-decisive-se/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/russia-brands-europe-a-threat-to-peace-but-says-it/ Russia sharpened its criticism of Europe’s support for Ukraine while saying it remains open to dialogue with the EU, as peace efforts remain stalled. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/russia-brands-europe-a-threat-to-peace-but-says-it/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/rare-books-on-sex-have-spiced-things-up-at-a-libra/ The Library Company of Philadelphia, created by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, has received 1,500 volumes on sexuality dating back centuries. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/rare-books-on-sex-have-spiced-things-up-at-a-libra/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/ticket-reseller-stubhub-uk-customers-to-get-refund/ More than 50,000 StubHub UK customers are due refunds after the CMA found illegal hidden fees were added at checkout for some ticket sales. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/ticket-reseller-stubhub-uk-customers-to-get-refund/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/jim-parsons-says-he-knew-he-wanted-to-be-part-of-1/ Jim Parsons says he knew he wanted in on “Titaníque” when he was offered the role of Rose’s mother in the musical parody. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/jim-parsons-says-he-knew-he-wanted-to-be-part-of-1/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/are-more-police-officers-getting-killed-in-the-l-1/ A cluster of police deaths has renewed concern in Canada, but available data does not yet show an increase beyond historical patterns. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/are-more-police-officers-getting-killed-in-the-l-1/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/iran-says-no-new-commitments-on-nuclear-sites-afte/ Iran rejected U.S. claims that it agreed to let IAEA inspectors back into nuclear sites, exposing a key dispute after talks in Switzerland. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/iran-says-no-new-commitments-on-nuclear-sites-afte/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/ramiro-valdes-menendez-architect-of-cubas-surveill/ Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a central figure in Cuba’s security apparatus and first director of the Interior Ministry, has died at 94. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/ramiro-valdes-menendez-architect-of-cubas-surveill/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/casillas-2010-world-cup-final-shirt-missing-from-b/ The shirt Iker Casillas wore in Spain’s 2010 World Cup final win over the Netherlands has gone missing from Legends Museum in Barcelona. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/casillas-2010-world-cup-final-shirt-missing-from-b/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/what-the-us-and-iran-agreed-and-disagreed-on-first/ US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a temporary oil sanctions waiver and working groups, but the sides remain split over inspections and frozen assets. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/what-the-us-and-iran-agreed-and-disagreed-on-first/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/why-bc-isnt-cheering-on-the-provincial-and-federal/ B.C. mayors are withholding praise for a $3.2-billion federal-provincial housing plan, citing missing details and concern over non-market housing. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/why-bc-isnt-cheering-on-the-provincial-and-federal/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/brazil-blocks-red-goalkeeper-shirts-before-scotlan/ Brazil’s goalkeepers are set to wear green against Scotland in Miami after the federation objected to FIFA’s initial red-shirt plan. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/brazil-blocks-red-goalkeeper-shirts-before-scotlan/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/2-killed-including-police-officer-in-montreal-shoo/ A Montreal police officer and a civilian were killed in Côte-des-Neiges on Monday; police said the suspect also died and there was no ongoing threat. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/2-killed-including-police-officer-in-montreal-shoo/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/un-commission-of-inquiry-says-israel-committing-ge/ A UN-mandated inquiry says Israel’s targeting of Palestinian children in Gaza amounts to genocide, an accusation Israel strongly rejects. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/un-commission-of-inquiry-says-israel-committing-ge/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/apollo-curbs-withdrawals-after-exit-requests-hit-1/ Apollo is limiting redemptions in its Apollo Debt Solutions fund after investors sought to pull about $2.4 billion in the second quarter. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/apollo-curbs-withdrawals-after-exit-requests-hit-1/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/portugal-make-three-changes-for-uzbekistan-with-ro/ Portugal will face Uzbekistan in Houston with three lineup changes from their opener, but Cristiano Ronaldo remains in the starting XI. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:56 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/portugal-make-three-changes-for-uzbekistan-with-ro/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/ronaldos-world-cup-chase-shifts-from-messi-to-euse/ Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time World Cup chase appears out of reach, but Portugal’s record remains in play if he can overtake Eusébio. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:57:53 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/ronaldos-world-cup-chase-shifts-from-messi-to-euse/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/trump-says-proof-that-vandals-cut-reflecting-pool/ Trump said evidence of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be shown in court as repairs are expected to begin. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:42:55 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/trump-says-proof-that-vandals-cut-reflecting-pool/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/democrats-jeffries-and-mamdani-wings-face-off-in-n/ New York Democrats vote Tuesday in primaries that election coverage is framing as a test between establishment and left-wing party forces. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/democrats-jeffries-and-mamdani-wings-face-off-in-n/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/drive-thru-chatbots-are-clocking-in-at-fast-food-c/ Fast-food chains are expanding AI drive-thru ordering in the U.S., saying accuracy has improved while labour groups warn automation could reduce starter jobs. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/drive-thru-chatbots-are-clocking-in-at-fast-food-c/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/how-the-fifa-world-cup-is-bringing-a-pan-african-v/ Three of Toronto’s five World Cup group matches feature African teams, giving local diasporas a rare close-up view of Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/how-the-fifa-world-cup-is-bringing-a-pan-african-v/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/years-without-fluoridated-water-in-nb-show-pattern/ Dentists in Saint John say tooth decay among young children has worsened years after fluoride was removed from the city’s drinking water. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/years-without-fluoridated-water-in-nb-show-pattern/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/nasdaq-futures-tumble-led-by-tech-stocks-as-micron/ Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures fell as a global technology selloff pressured chip stocks, including Micron, and pushed South Korea’s Kospi sharply lower. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/nasdaq-futures-tumble-led-by-tech-stocks-as-micron/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/ns-banned-cellphones-in-classrooms-2-years-ago-her/ Nova Scotia’s classroom cellphone ban is getting positive reviews from the education minister, but the teachers’ union says messaging needs to be reinforced. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/ns-banned-cellphones-in-classrooms-2-years-ago-her/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/messi-double-sends-argentina-through-and-breaks-wo/ Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas, sealing advancement and moving him past Miroslav Klose on the World Cup goals list. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/messi-double-sends-argentina-through-and-breaks-wo/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-steadily-inc/ Reports on the Strait of Hormuz pointed in different directions, with traffic said to be rising even as closure and Iran monitoring claims remained unsettled. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-steadily-inc/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/from-cristiano-ronaldo-to-luka-modric-here-are-the/ Craig Gordon, 43, is the oldest player at the World Cup, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, 41. Here are the 10 oldest players in the tournament. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/from-cristiano-ronaldo-to-luka-modric-here-are-the/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/kane-england-play-ghana-at-the-world-cup-predictio/ England and Ghana meet in a Group L match where the winner advances to the World Cup round of 32 after both sides won their openers. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/kane-england-play-ghana-at-the-world-cup-predictio/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/oracle-sheds-21000-roles-over-the-past-year-amid-w/ "The adoption and deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," Oracle said. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/oracle-sheds-21000-roles-over-the-past-year-amid-w/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/barcelona-holds-line-on-julian-alvarez-fee-as-atle/ Julián Álvarez’s reported push to leave Atletico Madrid has opened a path for Barcelona, which is said to be capping its pursuit well below €150 million. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/barcelona-holds-line-on-julian-alvarez-fee-as-atle/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/40-people-drown-in-france-as-heat-wave-persists/ Forty people have drowned in France during a continuing heat wave, with officials saying most victims were young people in unsupervised swimming areas. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/40-people-drown-in-france-as-heat-wave-persists/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/world-cup-superstars-on-full-display-as-lionel-mes/ Lionel Messi became the men’s World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also scored twice in Monday’s group-stage action. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:36:49 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/world-cup-superstars-on-full-display-as-lionel-mes/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections-but/ Trump says Iran agreed to high-level nuclear inspections, but Tehran says there are no plans for IAEA visits to damaged enrichment sites. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections-but/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/a-terrible-inheritance-could-andy-burnham-succeed/ Andy Burnham is being cast as Starmer’s likely successor, but the political inheritance would include economic stagnation and rising populism. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:18:55 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/a-terrible-inheritance-could-andy-burnham-succeed/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/kenya-minister-halts-construction-of-us-backed-ebo/ Kenya’s health minister has halted a US-backed Ebola quarantine project after a court contempt finding intensified legal and public pressure. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/kenya-minister-halts-construction-of-us-backed-ebo/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/iranian-singer-sentenced-to-74-lashes-for-performi/ Parastoo Ahmadi was reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, with travel and performance bans also imposed on her and her band. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:10:19 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/iranian-singer-sentenced-to-74-lashes-for-performi/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/who-could-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/ Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation has shifted attention to who may run the Treasury if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:33:04 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/who-could-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/japans-takefusa-kubo-begins-light-running-after-kn/ Takefusa Kubo has started light running after a left knee injury, giving Japan a cautious fitness boost during its 2026 World Cup campaign. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:26:35 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/japans-takefusa-kubo-begins-light-running-after-kn/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/belgium-fans-lose-faith-after-back-to-back-world-c/ After draws with Egypt and Iran, a poll of nearly 10,000 Belgium supporters shows shaken confidence before the New Zealand match. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:19:57 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/belgium-fans-lose-faith-after-back-to-back-world-c/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/courtois-saves-belgium-from-iran-scare-in-scoreles/ Belgium outshot Iran 22-7 but finished level at 0-0, prompting fresh criticism of its attack and praise for Thibaut Courtois. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/courtois-saves-belgium-from-iran-scare-in-scoreles/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/starmer-is-stepping-down-what-could-happen-next/ Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign as Labour leader but remain prime minister until Labour’s succession contest produces a replacement. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/starmer-is-stepping-down-what-could-happen-next/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/vance-hails-great-progress-in-us-iran-talks-despit/ JD Vance said U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland advanced after Tehran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back, even as tensions over Hormuz persisted. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/vance-hails-great-progress-in-us-iran-talks-despit/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/abelardo-de-la-espriella-trump-backed-rightist-hea/ Abelardo De La Espriella, a Trump-backed rightist and lawyer, appeared headed for victory in Colombia, according to a New York Times report. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/abelardo-de-la-espriella-trump-backed-rightist-hea/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/chevron-to-fuel-massive-microsoft-data-center-in-t/ Chevron says it will supply natural gas power for Microsoft’s Project Kilby data center in West Texas, which could begin receiving electricity in 2028. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/chevron-to-fuel-massive-microsoft-data-center-in-t/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/chicago-resident-living-in-shadows-of-obama-presid/ A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/chicago-resident-living-in-shadows-of-obama-presid/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/starmer-quits-as-labour-leader-and-paves-way-for-c/ Keir Starmer said he will step down as Labour leader, setting up a contest that will determine Britain’s next prime minister. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/starmer-quits-as-labour-leader-and-paves-way-for-c/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/salah-sparks-egypts-first-world-cup-win-in-comebac/ Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver for the country’s first World Cup victory. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/salah-sparks-egypts-first-world-cup-win-in-comebac/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/alan-greenspan-former-chairman-of-the-fed-dies-at/ Alan Greenspan, who chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades under four presidents, died Monday at 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/alan-greenspan-former-chairman-of-the-fed-dies-at/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-investors-weig/ U.S. equity futures were lower on Monday as Wall Street awaited the release of inflation data that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-investors-weig/ https://betavoices.com/en/news/china-tightens-rare-earth-grip-on-us-firms-threate/ China has moved against two U.S. rare-earth producers, escalating pressure around critical magnets and the Trump administration’s supply-chain push. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0000 https://betavoices.com/en/news/china-tightens-rare-earth-grip-on-us-firms-threate/