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.
Australia
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.
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."
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.
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.
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
