Trail of slime leads customs officials to stash of 93 giant snails
"Never in the history of the Duesseldorf customs office has a trail of slime led us to smuggled goods," a spokesman said.
Africa
As Monkeypox eases in the West, Africa, yet again, is left behind
"Africa is still not benefiting from either monkeypox vaccines or the antiviral treatments," says one expert, lamenting the latest risky case of medical inequity.
Ethiopia's devastating war appears to be reigniting
A 5-month truce, which brought little relief to 5 million people in desperate need of help in the embattled Tigray region anyway, looks set to crumble.
Africa's oldest dinosaur skeleton discovered in Zimbabwe
The Mbiresaurus raathi roamed the earth more than 230 million years ago, researchers said.
83-year-old nun released 5 months after she was kidnapped in Burkina Faso
"We are grateful to God for the safety of Sr Suellen," the Archbishop of New Orleans said in a Facebook post.
Prince Harry plays in charity polo match
Next week will mark 25 years since the death of Princess Diana. But her work in parts of Africa lives on through a charitable organization co-founded by her son, Prince Harry. The prince played in a charity polo match at the Aspen Valley Polo Club in Colorado to raise funds for Sentebale, an organization that helps children in southern African countries.
The latest on the American airstrikes in Iraq, the fighting in the Gaza Strip, plus a look back at the resignation of former President Richard Nixon
The latest on the American airstrikes in Iraq, the fighting in the Gaza Strip, plus a look back at the resignation of former President Richard Nixon with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Ambassador James Jeffrey, Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and others.
The latest on the efforts to contain Ebola and the tension in the Middle East
The latest on the efforts to contain Ebola and the tension in the Middle East, plus a look at the 2014 midterms, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjaimin Netanyahu, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, and others.
Rainy season off to deadly start in Sudan as flash floods kill scores
More than 18,200 houses have been "completely destroyed" across the country while at least 25,600 were partly damaged.
At least 20 dead in shooting at Somali hotel
At least 20 people were killed and dozens were wounded when gunmen opened fire at a hotel in Somalia. Islamic militants seized the property, located in the capital city of Mogadishu, late Friday.
Hotel siege in Somalia ends after 30 hours with 21 dead, 117 hurt
The health minister noted that some victims may not have been brought to hospitals, and the death toll could rise.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, now has Wi-Fi
Mount Kilimanjaro has a new broadband network which will enable climbers to access reliable Wi-Fi internet, a Tanzanian government official announced this week.
Wildfires kill dozens as they tear through forests in Algeria
Officials said at least 39 blazes were raging across 14 regions, including one that caught out a public bus carrying people through the mountains.
Protests break out in Kenya after William Ruto declared president
Violence has erupted with accusations of election-rigging since William Ruto was declared Kenya's president, after a close race.
Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41 and injures 14
Egypt's Coptic Church says a fire at a Cairo church has killed at least 41 people and injured at least 14 others.
Survivors recount horrific gang rape that has enraged South Africa
"Some of us tried to run": For eight young models, a potential career break turned into a nightmare, and a grim example of how their country is at war with its women.
Russia seeks help as war worsens food crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is on a tour throughout Africa this week. He' visiting Ethiopia, Egypt and Uganda as Moscow tries to break diplomatic isolation over its war in Ukraine. Steven Gruzd is the head of the Russia-Africa program at the South African Institute of International Affairs. He joined CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
Methanol found in 21 teens who died in South Africa tavern
The toxic chemical methanol has been identified as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a bar in the South African city of East London last month.
U.K. police investigating after Mo Farah's human trafficking revelation
The British Olympic great made stunning revelations this week that he was illegally trafficked into the U.K. as a child.
Hunger crisis grows in Africa
Several African countries are on the brink of famine as millions face starvation. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta recently traveled to South Sudan to get a closer look at the situation there and to investigate what's causing these catastrophic conditions.
U.S. caused $2T in climate harm to poor nations, study finds
"It's the countries that have emitted the least that are also the ones that tend to be harmed," says co-author.
Dentist goes on trial for allegedly killing wife during African safari
Larry Rudolph is charged with murder and mail fraud in what prosecutors describe as a premeditated crime.
15 killed in mass shooting at South African bar, police say
Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire on some of the patrons at the bar shortly after midnight Sunday.
"Afro-Atlantic Histories": Art of the African diaspora
Works of artists from Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean from the 17th through 21st centuries are on display in the exhibition "Afro-Atlantic Histories," the most comprehensive look at the interplay of art between Africa and the Americas ever held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Correspondent Rita Braver pays a visit.
Exclusive
Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Bessent says U.S. won't be able to pay military by Nov. 15 amid shutdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.