China accused of "assault on media freedoms" as journalists leave
With the departure - after questioning by security services - of the last Australian journalists from the country, there's fear of an "assault on media freedoms."
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Shark kills man on Australia's Gold Coast tourist strip
"From the groin to his knee, there was nothing there," said one man who said he helped bring the victim to shore.
Australian cow too big to be slaughtered
In Australia, a big cow is making big headlines. A 6-foot-4-inch steer named Knickers weighs more than 3,000 pounds, and a slaughterhouse said he's too large to be turned into meat. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner joins CBSN with more.
WorldView: Indonesia bus crash and more
At least 26 people are dead after a bus plunged 250 feet into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. A ship spilled 600 gallons of diesel just off the coast of one of the Galapagos Islands, raising concerns about the vulnerable ecosystem. And more than a dozen people were hurt in a crowd crush when an Australian mall's giveaway event went wrong. Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London.
Rival Afghan inaugurations & more world news
Two rival presidential inaugurations are being held in Afghanistan after claims of voter fraud in September's election. Australia faces a coronavirus controversy. And protesters march on International Women's Day. Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London.
Gwen Baumgardner presents World View from London
France faces paralysis for at least five days as mass strikes are held to protest President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reforms. Also: Juan Guaido, who is recognized by several countries as Venezuela's president, sees his popularity plummet, and Sydney continues to be choked by smoke and dust from surrounding wildfires.
Bushfires shine light on koalas' plight
Hundreds of koalas have been killed and large swaths of their habitat have been destroyed by raging bushfires in Australia over the past few weeks. While recent reports of the Australian koala's imminent extinction have been debunked, the country's iconic animal is still under threat. Biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Cindy Pom presents World View from London
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes after a powerful typhoon hit the Philippines. Also, smoke from fires smothered Sydney on Tuesday, and teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Lisbon by boat. She will take a train to the climate conference in Madrid.
WorldView: Australian bushfires and more
Australia's bushfires are expected to continue for months. In Hong Kong, police beat pro-Uighur protesters. And thousands share the winnings from Spain's "El gordo," the biggest lottery in the world. Cindy Pom rounds up the headlines from London.
WorldView: Australia bushfires and more
A New South Wales volunteer firefighter dies battling bushfires, raising the death toll to 10, with no end in sight for beleaguered Australians. The U.S. military has bombed five targets across Iraq in Syria in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor. And the Taliban says it has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire, despite recent reports. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London.
Australians facing deadly spider "bonanza"
Australians are facing another threat after battling fires and floods. Experts warned there could be a potential "bonanza" of dangerous funnel-web spiders. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Facebook threatens to block people in Australia from sharing news
In July, Australia released a draft code that would allow media companies to negotiate with Google and Facebook over payments for content that's shared on their platforms.
Australia experiences rare August snowstorm
Australia experienced an unusual August snowstorm brought by Antarctic winds. More than three feet of snow fell in places that were devastated by wildfires earlier this year.
California governor asks Australia and Canada for help battling blazes
"We simply haven't seen anything like this in many, many years," Governor Gavin Newsom said.
Man punches great white shark to save wife: "You just react"
An Australian man has been hailed a "hero" after repeatedly punching a shark until it released his wife's leg.
Tilt-shift time-lapse video showcases everyday life in and around Sydney Harbour in Australia
Stunning time-lapse video, created using the tilt-shift technique, showcases everyday life in and around Sydney Harbour in Australia. Video courtesy of Nathan Kaso. Original Vimeo video available here.
A sea eagle in Western Australia snatched a motion sensor camera used to monitor crocodiles, and took it on a wild flight
A sea eagle in Western Australia snatched a motion sensor camera used to monitor crocodiles, and took it on a wild flight. Rangers found the camera nearly 70 miles away from where they had originally placed it.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef - the world's largest living organism - spawned over the weekend in what is being described as one of nature's wildest shows of reproduction
Australia's Great Barrier Reef - the world's largest living organism - spawned over the weekend in what is being described as one of nature's wildest shows of reproduction.
Team learns club song in sign language
A football team in Australia learned their club song in sign language and surprised one of their players, who is deaf. The look on her face when she saw their performance says it all.
Transcript: Prime Minister Scott Morrison on coronavirus
The following is a transcript of an interview with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
How different nations are responding to spikes in coronavirus
Europe, the Middle East and Australia face a rise in cases, with some officials re-imposing curfews and restricting public gatherings
Total COVID-19 cases worldwide stand at over 17 million
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the worldwide impacts of COVID-19
Australia plans to make tech giants pay for news
If they fail to comply, they could face penalties of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Shark pulls boy from fishing boat; dad jumps in to save him
The boy was taken to hospital in stable condition with lacerations and cuts after the attack off the coast of the island state of Tasmania.
"I still love sharks!" Bloodied woman hospitalized after ocean attack
"Sharks are beautiful." the woman yelled to camera crews as she was wheeled past on a stretcher.
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.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
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.
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.