https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ Latest news published on BetaVoices. en Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:01:43 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/police-seek-dashcam-footage-in-hit-and-run-on-deer/ Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam video after an SUV damaged two vehicles on northbound Deerfoot Trail on Oct. 26 and drove away. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:01:43 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/police-seek-dashcam-footage-in-hit-and-run-on-deer/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/democratic-senator-blames-egypt-press-crackdown-on/ Sen. Chris Murphy says lifting human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid led to Egypt's crackdown on independent media. The State Department points to security cooperation. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:59:41 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/democratic-senator-blames-egypt-press-crackdown-on/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/another-suspected-historic-mortar-found-in-pei-pot/ A potato harvester turned up a second possible mortar from the same former base field in two days, East Prince RCMP say. National Defence collected it on Wednesday. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:58:14 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/another-suspected-historic-mortar-found-in-pei-pot/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/irans-revolutionary-guard-reports-three-tankers-on/ The Guard says three oil tankers had incidents on routes Tehran opposes, while Qatari mediators resumed talks in Tehran on ending the U.S.-Iran war. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:56:02 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/irans-revolutionary-guard-reports-three-tankers-on/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/netanyahus-party-claims-israels-election-was-stole/ Likud alleged Thursday that Arab-majority parties stole Israel's election with foreign help. Final results show Netanyahu's bloc at 53 of 120 seats, down from 68. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:45:14 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/netanyahus-party-claims-israels-election-was-stole/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/google-lost-nearly-half-a-trillion-this-week-heres/ Google lost nearly half a trillion this week. But the week's tech sell off might provide an opportunity, says Mike Khouw. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:41:49 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/google-lost-nearly-half-a-trillion-this-week-heres/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/experts-liberal-mp-hope-for-full-ban-on-sports-bet/ The House heritage committee heard from sponsors of Bill S-211 on Wednesday; Ontario and Alberta oppose it, and a committee vote was pushed back to a clause-by-clause review on Tuesday. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:39:48 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/experts-liberal-mp-hope-for-full-ban-on-sports-bet/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/turkic-states-press-on-with-asia-europe-transport/ The 13th OTS summit in Ankara ended with the Ankara Declaration, a 100-project proposal from Uzbekistan and a Kazakh suggestion to invite Russia. No decision on Russia was announced. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:33:34 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/turkic-states-press-on-with-asia-europe-transport/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/government-of-canada-invests-750-million-in-domest/ Ottawa's $750-million Controlled Environment Agriculture program splits money between producers and rural and northern communities; approved projects may get $100,000 to $10 million. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:49:38 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/government-of-canada-invests-750-million-in-domest/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/63-billion-binance-hack-is-largest-crypto-theft-on/ Binance says about $6.3 billion was stolen in a security incident and roughly $3 billion has been frozen. It says it will cover all losses; TRM Labs blames North Korea-linked hackers. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:53 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/63-billion-binance-hack-is-largest-crypto-theft-on/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/pope-leo-votes-in-us-midterms-vatican-confirms/ The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV mailed in an Illinois ballot for the Nov. 3 midterms, making him the first pope known to vote in a U.S. election. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:39 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/pope-leo-votes-in-us-midterms-vatican-confirms/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/trump-rallies-in-kansas-and-iowa-are-back-on-after/ Trump rallies in Kansas and Iowa are back on after the RNC said they were canceled, CNBC reported, a reversal in the final days before the midterm election. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:43:28 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/trump-rallies-in-kansas-and-iowa-are-back-on-after/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/new-affordable-homes-breaking-ground-in-calgary/ Alberta is investing more than $6 million in a 24-home project in southeast Calgary for Indigenous families and seniors, with lowest-income Indigenous households given priority. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:37:40 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/new-affordable-homes-breaking-ground-in-calgary/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/bow-valley-college-eyes-historic-downtown-building/ Bow Valley College is negotiating with the City of Calgary to buy Block 40 for a health-care centre it says would raise graduate numbers to 2,500 a year by 2033. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:32:19 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/bow-valley-college-eyes-historic-downtown-building/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/swiss-foreign-minister-talks-political-ties-on-rar/ Switzerland reopened its diplomatic office in Pyongyang, shut since 2020, as Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis held talks on political relations during a two-day visit. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:22:48 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/swiss-foreign-minister-talks-political-ties-on-rar/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/need-a-plan-b-yemenis-in-aden-prepare-for-another/ Houthi missile and drone strikes on Aden have disrupted flights and unsettled residents, some of whom are storing supplies and mapping escape routes for fear of renewed all-out war. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:18:43 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/need-a-plan-b-yemenis-in-aden-prepare-for-another/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/trump-predicts-iran-war-will-end-soon-as-qatar-pus/ Trump said the war is "going to get wrapped up soon" as Qatari mediators carry edits to a draft deal to Tehran, with an Iranian response expected by the weekend. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:18:07 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/trump-predicts-iran-war-will-end-soon-as-qatar-pus/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/city-council-approves-annual-water-rate-hike-for-r/ Calgary council voted 9-6 to raise water rates every year from 2027 to 2030; businesses and the Chamber of Commerce object as the city cites a $6.5 billion infrastructure need. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:12:57 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/city-council-approves-annual-water-rate-hike-for-r/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/traffic-control-errors-caused-spains-deadly-train/ Transport Minister Oscar Puente said a judge will investigate traffic controllers' actions in the crash that killed 69 people and has reshaped Spain's Nov. 29 election campaign. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:10:44 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/traffic-control-errors-caused-spains-deadly-train/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/infrastructure-announcement-in-debert/ Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada has invited media to an infrastructure announcement in Debert, N.S., on Thursday, Oct. 29, with federal, provincial and cultural centre representatives. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:10:27 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/infrastructure-announcement-in-debert/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/jerusalem-daily-israels-siege-on-hebron-displaces/ Al Jazeera reports at least 4,969 people displaced by Israel's siege on Hebron, as Israel announced final election results. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:04:59 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/jerusalem-daily-israels-siege-on-hebron-displaces/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/us-to-send-dozens-back-to-afghanistan-despite-risk/ The Trump administration plans to fly Afghan immigrants from Louisiana to Pakistan, where they are expected to be expelled over the border into Afghanistan, the New York Times reported. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:04:25 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/us-to-send-dozens-back-to-afghanistan-despite-risk/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ceasefire-allows-evacuation-from-devastated-russia/ Buses carried hundreds out of Oleshky under a truce brokered by Melania Trump; several hundred others stayed despite having no gas, power or running water. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:04:11 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ceasefire-allows-evacuation-from-devastated-russia/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/venezuelan-opposition-leader-thanks-trump-but-mark/ María Corina Machado says her return to Caracas was organized by her team, not a government, and she is calling for elections next year. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:04:46 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/venezuelan-opposition-leader-thanks-trump-but-mark/ https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/legislation-passes-to-extend-the-federal-fuel-exci/ Royal Assent for Bill C-38 keeps the federal fuel excise tax suspended through Jan. 31, 2027, with the government estimating $2.9 billion in additional relief. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:04:23 +0000 https://www.betavoices.com/en/news/legislation-passes-to-extend-the-federal-fuel-exci/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/aymen-hussein-says-he-is-fit-for-iraqs-decisive-se/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/russia-brands-europe-a-threat-to-peace-but-says-it/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/rare-books-on-sex-have-spiced-things-up-at-a-libra/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ticket-reseller-stubhub-uk-customers-to-get-refund/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/jim-parsons-says-he-knew-he-wanted-to-be-part-of-1/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/are-more-police-officers-getting-killed-in-the-l-1/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/iran-says-no-new-commitments-on-nuclear-sites-afte/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ramiro-valdes-menendez-architect-of-cubas-surveill/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/casillas-2010-world-cup-final-shirt-missing-from-b/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/what-the-us-and-iran-agreed-and-disagreed-on-first/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/why-bc-isnt-cheering-on-the-provincial-and-federal/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/brazil-blocks-red-goalkeeper-shirts-before-scotlan/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/2-killed-including-police-officer-in-montreal-shoo/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/un-commission-of-inquiry-says-israel-committing-ge/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/apollo-curbs-withdrawals-after-exit-requests-hit-1/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/portugal-make-three-changes-for-uzbekistan-with-ro/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ronaldos-world-cup-chase-shifts-from-messi-to-euse/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/trump-says-proof-that-vandals-cut-reflecting-pool/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/democrats-jeffries-and-mamdani-wings-face-off-in-n/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/drive-thru-chatbots-are-clocking-in-at-fast-food-c/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/how-the-fifa-world-cup-is-bringing-a-pan-african-v/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/years-without-fluoridated-water-in-nb-show-pattern/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/nasdaq-futures-tumble-led-by-tech-stocks-as-micron/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/ns-banned-cellphones-in-classrooms-2-years-ago-her/ https://www.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://www.betavoices.com/en/news/messi-double-sends-argentina-through-and-breaks-wo/