Harrowing details emerge after surfer killed by shark off popular beach
The surfer, who had a wife and young daughter, lost "a number of limbs" and his surfboard was broken in two, police said.
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Australian woman who killed 3 with toxic mushrooms sentenced to life in prison
Erin Patterson was convicted for serving a poisonous meal to her estranged husband's parents, aunt and uncle during a beef Wellington lunch at her home in 2023
Surfer dead after mauling by large shark off Australia beach
The 57-year-old man was surfing with friends in the Pacific waters off northern Sydney when the attack happened.
Australian surfer killed in shark attack
An Australian man was killed in a suspected shark attack while he was surfing near a Sydney beach, officials said.
1,116 pounds of cocaine found behind fake wall in shipping container
Three dockworkers were charged over 1,116 pounds of cocaine found hidden behind a false wall in a shipping container on the Sydney waterfront, police said.
"De minimis" tax exemption expires
A tax exemption that allowed low-value packages to enter the U.S. duty-free has ended. In June, President Trump signed an executive order eliminating the so-called "de minimis" exemption. Elena Spatoulas Patel, co-director at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Celebrity crocodile wrangler lied about deadly copter crash, jury finds
Matt Wright, star of the "Wild Croc Territory" and "Outback Wrangler" series, was convicted of two counts of perverting the course of justice.
Manhunt continues for well-armed survivalist suspected of killing 2 cops
Australian police are hunting for a man accused of killing 2 of their own. He's well-armed, and local media say he's a radical anti-government conspiracy theorist.
2 officers "murdered in cold blood" in Australia, triggering manhunt
The suspect killed a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable, police said. Another detective was shot and was undergoing surgery.
Australia accuses Iran of antisemitic arson attacks, expels diplomats
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Iran directed two antisemitic attacks in the country, and diplomatic relations will now end.
Australia mushroom poisonings sole survivor says he only feels "half-alive"
The sole survivor of a deadly lunch laced with toxic mushrooms said on Monday he felt only half alive following the death of his wife and he continued to grieve the loss of his two closest friends.
Trainee doctor accused of recording video of colleagues in restrooms
A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Murder case filings include AI-generated quotes, nonexistent judgments
The blunder in the Supreme Court of Victoria state is another in a litany of mishaps AI has caused in justice systems around the world.
Australia latest to say it will recognize a Palestinian state
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so.
Efforts to revive extinct Tasmanian tiger
Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.
Arrest made in December 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson attack
A 21-year-old Melbourne man, who was not identified, was arrested at a house on suspicion he had set the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in December.
Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease
U.S. agriculture secretary credits Trump as Australia announces easing of restrictions on U.S. beef imports. But will Aussie consumers take advantage?
German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback
Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was spotted by a helicopter crew.
The "smiling" quokkas winning over the world
Just off Australia's west coast, lies Rottnest Island -- home to unspoiled wilderness, pristine beaches and the quokka. Holly Williams reports.
Rescuers find lost Australian surfer on uninhabited island
A teenage Australian surfer feared lost at sea was rescued after spending the night on an uninhabited island miles offshore, officials and local media said.
What Australian stars bring to Hollywood
Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.
Man sets door of Australian synagogue on fire with worshippers inside
A man doused the front doors of a downtown Melbourne synagogue and set them alight Friday night, Australian police said Saturday.
Australia revokes Ye's entry visa over his "Heil Hitler" song
Australia's immigration minister says Ye's entry visa was revoked over his song praising Adolf Hitler: "We don't need that in Australia."
Man dies after being bitten by bat with "extremely rare" infection
A man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, Australian health officials said.
Dalai Lama to reincarnate, more world news
The current Dalai Lama announced that the next Tibetan Buddhist leader will be reincarnated once again. An American man is missing in Turks and Caicos and police say he was last seen at his hotel. And the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia. CBS News reporter Juliette Goodrich has a roundup of world headlines.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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Live Updates: RFK Jr. releases report on children's health
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is releasing the "Make Our Children Healthy Again" report, which is expected to cover topics close to his MAGA agenda.
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."
Nation's Report Card shows declining scores for 8th and 12th graders
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
"Brutally savage" Russian strike kills over 20 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted amateur video showing the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian town.
An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.
The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.