20-year-old scuba diver killed in shark attack
The attack happened not far from where 23-year-old Queensland wildlife ranger Zachary Robba was fatally mauled by a great white shark in April.
Australia
Koalas are on track to go extinct in a part of Australia before 2050
Even before New South Wales was hit by devastating fires, koalas were threatened.
Australian PM wants protesters charged, claims country had no slavery
As leader Scott Morrison says anti-racism protesters show "great disrespect" amid a pandemic, far-right senator says she's "disgusted" by BLM demonstrations.
Great white shark kills surfer in Australia
The man received a bite to the back of his thigh and was brought to the shore by other surfers who had fought off the shark.
Australian TV crew "pretty bruised" by police at White House protest
Australia asks embassy in D.C. to probe attack on TV crew caught on tape after U.K. calls mounting reports violence against journalists "very concerning."
Zoo worker mauled in "harrowing" attack by lions
The 35-year-old woman suffered serious head and neck injuries after being attacked by 2 male lions.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient
There are only 21 active COVID-19 cases remaining in the country
Australia pays tribute to Bob Hawke
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison paid tribute to Bob Hawke, the country's longest-serving Labor Party prime minister, who died at the age of 89. "The thing Australians will remember most about him was the bloke," Morrison told reporters.
Former Australian PM Bob Hawke dead at 89
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke has died at the age of 89. He was the country’s third longest serving prime minister -- and a record-holding beer drinker. Hugh Riminton from CBSN’s partners at Network 10 takes a look back at his life.
Deadly shooting spree in Australia
A gunman was arrested after killing at least four people and wounding several others Tuesday in the tropical Australian city of Darwin, officials said. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the incident was not terrorism related.
At least 4 killed in Australia shooting
Police say the suspect is under arrest after four people were killed in a shooting at a motel in Australia. The attack is not believed to be terrorism. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.
Young couple found murdered in Canada
Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were found dead in what authorities are describing as "horrific circumstances" last week in British Columbia, Canada. One of Fowler's friends spoke with CBSN about this tragic loss.
Bystanders help end Sydney stabbing spree
Australian police are thanking some brave bystanders who helped end a deadly stabbing spree. A man is accused of stabbing at least two people and trying to stab others in Sydney’s financial district overnight. One woman is dead. Police have not determined a motive for the attack, but they say the suspect has a history of mental illness. Network 10's Lachlan Kennedy reports.
Australian court rejects Pell's appeal
An Australian court has rejected Cardinal George Pell's appeal of a sex abuse conviction. He is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for abusing two 13-year-old boys. Network 10 reporter Nicole Strahan joins CBSN with the latest.
Massive sheet of rock floating toward Australia
A massive sheet of pumice stones is floating in the South Pacific toward Australia. Some scientists believe the stones could help replenish the damaged Great Barrier Reef. Mark Eakin, coordinator of the NOAA Coral Reef Watch, joins CBSN to discuss the oceanic phenomenon.
Trump: "I'm showing great restraint" on Iran
President Trump said he's "showing great restraint" by not going into Iran, after he announced new sanctions on the country. The president made the comments during a White House press conference alongside the Australian prime minister.
Dog rescued from cliff in Australia
An adventurous dog got more than he bargained for after wandering away from home on Sunday. Jimmy the border collie somehow wound up stranded high above Bells Beach in Australia. A rescue worker finally dropped in, greeted by Jimmy and his frantically wagging tail. Soon after, Jimmy was reunited with his two-legged dad.
Deadly wildfires ravage drought-stricken Australia
Firefighters in Australia are battling more than 100 bushfires in New South Wales and Queensland, officials said Monday. At least three people have died in New South Wales since Friday. Ursula Heger from CBS News partner Network 10 reports.
Cardinal George Pell granted final appeal
Australia's highest court agreed Wednesday to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children, giving Cardinal George Pell a last chance at getting his convictions overturned. Emma O'Sullivan from our partners at Network 10 reports from Canberra, Australia.
Australia braces for more bushfires
Parts of Australia were in a state of emergency with firefighters warning the worst of the country's deadly wildfires were still ahead of them. Also, Bolivia's former president, Evo Morales, is saying he's still in charge, and the world's longest passenger flight successfully landed in Sydney. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner joined "CBSN AM" with more.
WorldView: Iraq violence, Assange and more
CBS News' Cindy Pom joins CBSN from London with a roundup of stories making headlines around the world: More than a dozen people were killed in protests in Iraq; doctors recommend immediate hospitalization for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; and more than a thousand koalas have died in recent wildfires in Australia.
WorldView: Albania quake, UN climate warning
Several people are dead after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Albania; the UN is lamenting global "procrastination" on climate change. And the koala seen rescued from a raging wildfire has sadly died in Australia. CBS News' Cindy Pom has a roundup of headlines making news around the world.
Murder charges 32 years after gay man's deadly fall off cliff
Scott Johnson's death was initially ruled a suicide, but an inquest found it was likely he had been either pushed over the cliff or fell while trying to escape assailants.
Bushfires closing in on areas north of Sydney
More than 100 fires were burning across New South Wales in Australia on Friday. The fires are coming close to major population centers.
WorldView: Congo mining death lawsuit & more
A Washington human rights group is suing the world's biggest tech firms over cobalt mining deaths in Congo. New protests erupt in India's capital. And firefighters in Australia warn they won't be able to contain some of the 100 blazes still burning as the country braces for a heat wave. Cindy Pom rounds up these global news headlines from London.
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.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"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.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
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%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
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.
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.