First subsurface asteroid samples delivered to Earth
A capsule containing the rock samples created a stunning fireball across the sky before landing in the Australian outback on Saturday.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to "critical"
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
Koala wanders into family's home, climbs Christmas tree
It seems that everyone is trying to get into the Christmas spirit this year — even koalas.
Tigray leader calls for Ethiopia withdrawal
Despite Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's declaration of victory two days ago, the defiant leader of Tigray, Debretsion Gebremichael, said fighting continues on all fronts and called on Abiy to withdraw troops from the region. Also, the Chinese Embassy in Australia said politicians misread a tweet showing a digitally altered image of an Australian soldier holding a bloody knife to the throat of an Afghan child, and the U.N. said the coronavirus pandemic fueled a 40% increase in the number of people needing humanitarian assistance. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with a look at these global headlines.
Fire devastates world's largest sand island
The fire as been raging for more than six weeks and is consuming large swaths of Fraser Island's unique forests.
Tough restrictions show positive results in Europe
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global toll of the coronavirus pandemic.
New COVID-19 restrictions are put in place worldwide
Across the world, countries are putting in place new restrictions as coronavirus cases increase. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London, where crowds are protesting lockdown measures.
Belarus protests and more global headlines
Despite police crackdowns, protesters in Belarus took to the streets. In Turkey, 20 Saudi officials are being tried in absentia over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft is on its way to the moon. And Australia's Qantas airline says passengers will soon need proof of a COVID-19 vaccine before boarding. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with today's global headlines.
Man killed by shark in popular Australia tourist spot
A couple on the beach saw thrashing in the water and rushed to drag the man to safety.
Report finds Aussie soldiers killed civilians
Australia's Defense Force chief said there's credible evidence his special forces unlawfully killed at least 39 people in Afghanistan, including prisoners, farmers and civilians. Also, South Korea kicked off a special two-week coronavirus prevention period ahead of the highly competitive annual college entrance exams, and families in Colombia are searching for lost loved ones after Hurricane Iota devastated the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.
Australian special forces "unlawfully killed" 39 Afghan civilians
Military chief says "patrols took the law into their own hands, rules were broken, stories concocted, lies told and prisoners killed," and the troops must face justice.
Qatar may charge officials behind forced vaginal exams at airport
Refers them to prosecutors amid outrage expressed by Australian government and union workers threatening not to service Qatari planes in Sydney
Massive coral reef discovered off Australia
A coral reef taller than New York City's Empire State Building has been discovered off the coast of Australia. The first discovery of its kind in over 120 years, scientists say the reef is more than 1,600 feet tall. It was discovered by scientists conducting a year-long search of the ocean surrounding Australia.
Qatar forced women on 10 flights to undergo invasive exams
Qatar apologized after authorities forcibly examined female passengers to try to identify who might have given birth to a newborn found abandoned at the airport.
Coral reef taller than Empire State Building found off Australia
It's the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
Qatar condemned for "disturbing" exams of women passengers
Australia condemns treatment of female passengers who were subjected to invasive examinations.
Surfer escapes close encounter with shark
A heart-pounding drone video shows a pro surfer's close encounter with an 8-foot shark. Matt Wilkinson was paddling off the coast of eastern Australia when the shark suddenly swam up behind him. Wilkinson said he heard a splash but couldn't see anything, and could not believe his eyes when he saw the footage.
Surfer has close encounter with massive shark
A heart-pounding drone video shows a pro surfer's close encounter with an eight-foot shark. Matt Wilkinson was paddling off the coast of eastern Australia when the shark suddenly swam up behind him. Wilkinson said he heard a splash but couldn't see anything, and could not believe his eyes when he saw the footage.
Surfer vanishes in suspected shark attack
A witness reported seeing the attack off Australia's southwest coast. A surfboard was found but not the surfer.
Dramatic drone video shows surfer's close call with shark
Drones are patrolling Ballina beaches for sharks every day of the current school vacation period.
Tasmanian devils released on Australian mainland: "Historic"
26 of the carnivorous mammals were released into a sanctaury 3,000 years after they went extinct.
Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Race to save hundreds of stranded pilot whales as death toll tops 90
Scores of volunteers are struggling to dislodge almost 200 of the animals from a sandbar off the Australian island of Tasmania.
Hundreds of whales stranded on sandbar off Australian island
At least 25 of the animals have died, and there's a frantic effort to rescue about 250 more stuck in a shallow Tasmanian harbor.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.