Funeral for soccer icon Pelé held in Santos, the Brazilian city where his legendary career began

Brazilian sports legend Pelé is being buried Tuesday, with his nation of more than 200 million people and the world watching.

source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/pele-funeral-january-3rd-2023-1.6702134?cmp=rss

Wars 'just don't stay contained,' says defence expert

A Ukrainian counterattack that killed dozens of Russian soldiers in occupied Ukraine may lead to retaliation from Russia, says retired U.S. Army lieutenant-colonel Daniel Davis. He says any retaliation from Russia would be a reminder that wars can easily expand beyond current conflict zones.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/wars-just-don-t-stay-contained-says-defence-expert-1.6702118?cmp=rss

After competing without hijab, Iranian chess player heads to Spain in wake of threats

An Iranian chess player arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving what a source close to her said were warnings not to return to Iran for competing without a hijab at an international tournament in Kazakhstan.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-chess-hijab-sara-khadem-1.6702024?cmp=rss

House Republicans yet to agree on a Speaker just hours before new Congress session

U.S. lawmakers convene Tuesday to a new era of divided government as Democrats relinquish control of the House after midterm election losses, with Republican Kevin McCarthy seeking to avoid becoming the first nominee for Speaker in 100 years to fail to win initial support from his own colleagues.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-118th-congress-session-1.6702016?cmp=rss

Beijing condemns newly reimposed COVID-19 travel requirements for Chinese travellers

China's foreign ministry labelled travel entry curbs imposed by countries including Canada as "simply unreasonable," saying they "lacked scientific basis."

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/china-who-covid-meeting-1.6702005?cmp=rss

Bills' Damar Hamlin in critical condition after cardiac arrest on field; game postponed

NFL defensive back Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after the Buffalo Bills say he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field after making a tackle, leading to the indefinite postponement of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-recap-jan-2-1.6701782?cmp=rss