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Australia news live: John Howard says Australia joining US in Afghanistan after 9/11 was the ‘right thing’

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Australia news live: John Howard says Australia joining US in Afghanistan after 9/11 was the ‘right thing’WorldPing
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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:37:09 UTC.

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  1. As New York marks 25 years since 9/11, Muslims recall stigmatisation in aftermath of attacks

  2. French firefighters on six-week strike after record summer blazes

  3. At least 26 students dead after DR Congo school fire

  4. Man jailed after threatening to kill son's teacher in French village

  5. Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms

  6. Australia news live: John Howard says Australia joining US in Afghanistan after 9/11 was the ‘right thing’

  7. Hasina's daughter quits as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

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