London Calling: Australia elects new prime minister
Australia has elected a prime minister who previously backed calls to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this edition of "London Calling."
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How other countries have reacted to their own mass shootings
People in Britain, Australia and New Zealand are yet again struggling to comprehend why America's lawmakers appear unmoved by a massacre of innocents.
Texas school shooting draws cries of grief and disbelief from world leaders
"It's just hard to imagine, hard to fathom, how a great nation like the United States can go on like this," said French President Emmanuel Macron.
Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
What is the U.S. doing to deter China from attacking Taiwan?
CBS News sees U.S. Marines train for warfare in terrain just like Taiwan's as Biden bolsters alliances in the region. It's all a clear message to Beijing.
Biden: U.S. willing to defend Taiwan "militarily"
During his first official trip to Asia, President Biden said the U.S. would respond "militarily" if China were to invade the self-ruled island of Taiwan. The comment is drawing criticism due to the United States' long-standing policy of maintaining ambiguity when it comes to making a security commitment to Taiwan. Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow and director of Asian studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
60 Minutes archive: A Continent on Fire
In 2020, contributor Holly Williams reported on the unprecedented scale of Australia's bushfires, which showed the drastic effects of climate change.
Great Barrier Reef survey reveals vast extent of coral bleaching
Researchers say climate change is "the greatest threat to the Reef."
Police discover more than 110 pounds of cocaine near diver's body
The drugs have an estimated street value of $20 million AUD, according to officials.
Mom saves kids from venomous snake
This Mother's Day, we're saluting all the supermoms around the world who do so much every day to protect their children — like this mom in Australia, who in 2020 sprung into action to save her two daughters from a venomous snake outside their home.
Australian jailed for 1988 cliff-top murder of gay American Scott Johnson
The U.S. mathematician's brother said the ruling brought "fairness," despite the judge deciding there was insufficient evidence to prove a hate crime.
Australian could be jailed for life for pushing gay American off cliff
The man admitted to pushing Scott Johnson off a Sydney clifftop in what prosecutors now call a hate crime, but police initially dismissed as a suicide.
Girl left on rail platform reunited with mom
A 5-year-old girl became stranded at a train station in Melbourne, Australia, when she jumped onto the platform and the train doors closed before her mother could follow. But then two good Samaritans helped her reunite with her mother.
China, Solomon Islands enter security agreement
China and the Solomon Islands reached an agreement this week on a controversial security deal. The pact will allow Beijing to send police and military personnel to the nation. China can also port some of its warships there. Charles Edel, Australia chair and senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News' Carter Evans to discuss what this deal means.
Strangers use inflatable pool toys to save dog
Two strangers in Australia teamed up to rescue a struggling dog from a weed-filled lake using an inflatable flip-flop and crocodile.
Woman finds snake hiding in cabinet
“Give me a break”: This Australian woman was shocked to find a venomous brown tree snake hiding in her antique radiogram cabinet, where she says she also keeps her fish food.
Pilots threatened after online conspiracy blames them for deadly floods
As floods swept away homes and cars in Australia, online rumors claimed an aviation company documenting the damage was dropping chemicals to "activate rain."
Jogger discovers "alien like creature" with "human" lips on Australian beach
A man was jogging when he encountered the animal, which had skin like a shark.
Mystery sea creature washes ashore in Sydney
A sea creature described as having "human"-like lips and skin like a shark's washed ashore on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday. Drew Lambert, who took the video, believes it could be a "decomposing coffin ray."
U.S. developing hypersonic missiles with U.K. and Australia
The move comes as China and Russia make rapid advances in their programs. Hypersonic missiles are so fast they can't be intercepted by any current missile defense system.
Man discovers "alien" creature's corpse washed up on Australian beach
He said it had "humanlike hands, long lizard tail, nose like a possum and patches of black fur."
Mystery animal corpse appears in Australia
An "alien" animal corpse popped up on a beach during a man's walk in Queensland, Australia, on March 21. While many on social media speculated what the "weird" creature was, local media reported it was likely a swollen, waterlogged brushtail possum.
Solomon Islands says concern over ties with China "very insulting"
The small but strategic South Pacific island nation is forging a new security pact with Beijing – a growing alliance U.S. allies in the region call "gravely concerning."
Kangaroo bounds through flood in Australia
A kangaroo was spotted bounding through floodwater in New South Wales, Australia, after the region was hit by severe rainfall.
Snake catcher removes carpet python from car
This snake catcher in Australia removed a “nice-sized” carpet python that was tangled up on the headrest of a woman's car.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, holds off on Chicago for now
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.