Dog takes care of lost baby koala
A golden retriever named Asha is being hailed as a hero after comforting a lost baby koala through the night
Australia
Young boy arrested for allegedly putting needles in strawberries
Police say the boy admitted to inserting the needles, possibly as a prank.
Needles found in Australian strawberries
Australian police admitted Tuesday they still don't know who has been putting sewing needles in supermarket strawberries, but warned perpetrators behind the nationwide scare face a decade in jail. Network Ten Australia's Hugh Reminton reports.
Needles in Australian strawberries remain a mystery
But police are warning person or people behind the "treachery" that it "is a serious offense which carries ten years jail"
Hunt for clues after needles found in supermarket strawberries
Australian officials offer $71,500 reward for info on "very vicious crime" that put at least 1 man in hospital
Saving the Great Barrier Reef from destruction
A new study by the Australian government suggests the Great Barrier Reef is showing "substantial signs of recovery," from coral bleaching, which has damaged or destroyed 30 percent of the 1,400-mile long reef since 2016. Mark Eakin, coordinator for the NOAA Coral Reef Watch, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivera with more.
Olivia Newton-John opens up on battling cancer for third time
She told Australian show "Sunday Night" that she believes she will "win over it"
Aussie church won't make priests report child abuse revealed in confession
Catholic Church leaders in Australia responded to a series of recommendations by a royal commission in the wake of a sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis visits Ireland
Pope Francis is the first pope to visit Ireland in nearly 40 years. His visit was originally intended to celebrate Catholic families but has been overshadowed by the renewed abuse crisis. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Australia picks new PM after party coup
Change continues era of extraordinary political instability and revolving door in prime minister's office
Diver frees shark from net
Usually people swim away from sharks, but a diving instructor in Australia swam towards one, and helped save it from a slow, painful death.
Man films 9-foot python on his house
A man in Australia spotted a snake crawling around his garage, and says it refuses to leave. The persistent python named Dirk is 9 feet long and has an interesting hobby
Australia's most populous state is now entirely in drought
Struggling farmers were given new authority to shoot kangaroos that compete with livestock for sparse pasture during the most intense dry spell in more than 50 years
New Zealand, Australia firefighters help Calif.
In California, more than 15,000 firefighters are battling 18 large wildfires. Firefighters from New Zealand and Australia flew in and are on the ground to assist, as 17,000 homes remain under evacuation orders, with thousands of structures already destroyed. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Pope accepts resignation of archbishop convicted of sex abuse cover-up
Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson had refused to step down, but quit with pressure mounting on both him and Pope Francis
Thai Navy SEAL team posts touching photo
The photo symbolizes the bond and the international effort to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in Thailand
Australians face penalty for not vaccinating
A new federal program in Australia reduces family tax benefits for parents who fail to get their children vaccinated. It will dock parents $28 every two weeks for each child who is not immunized. Paula Reid and Omar Villafranca have more.
Players brawl in World Cup qualifier, left "bruised and battered"
FIBA investigates a bench-clearing brawl during Australia's World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines
World Cup: Scores and recaps from Thursday's matches
In a cup full of surprises, Argentina is in serious trouble and is looking at an early cup exit
Scientists plunge into icy waters as part of "mad tradition"
Scientists based in Antarctica welcome winter solstice 2018 by plunging into icy waters
How Australians view U.S. immigration crisis
The United States is not the only former English colony embroiled in a national fight over immigration and asylum. Hugh Riminton, a senior reporter for "Ten Eyewitness News" in Australia, speaks to CBSN about how the country is dealing with its own controversy about asylum-seekers being held on island detention centers.
World Cup: Scores and recaps from Saturday's matches
The 2018 World Cup continues with Groups C and D
U.S. allies shown flying Nazi flag in Afghanistan
Australian leader joins critics of elite Special Forces who were photographed years ago flying Nazi flag from vehicle
Tourists taking selfie fall to their deaths
The bodies were discovered on the beach by local fishermen, reports say
Australian to sue Google for defamation over search results
High Court unanimously rules man can sue for search results that could suggest he's linked to "criminal underworld"
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces will not seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled due to fire and burn risk
No injuries have been reported but there have been at least 27 reports of the mini fridges overheating and catching on fire, the recall announcement said.
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.
Ex-world boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at age 46
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.