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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Gallagher

Morning Mail: Socceroos on brink of World Cup spot; Trump’s feud with Musk escalates; Labor ‘gaslighting’ public over climate crisis

Aziz Behich of the Socceroos celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the 2026 World Cup qualifier match between Australia and Japan.
Aziz Behich of the Socceroos celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the 2026 World Cup qualifier match between Australia and Japan. Photograph: Richard Wainwright/AAP

Good morning. The Socceroos left it late as Aziz Behich struck a stunning last-gasp winner against Japan last night in Perth, in a result that all but seals a spot in the 2026 Football World Cup.

The Albanese government has been accused of “trashing its integrity” over the climate crisis by offering sympathy to communities affected by disasters – but then giving the green light to fossil fuel projects.

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