Albanese honors Afghan veterans at 25th anniversary; Roberts-Smith attends

Australian PM Albanese commemorated the 25th anniversary of Australia's Afghanistan deployment at the War Memorial, framing the service as defining national identity. Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated veteran who lost a defamation case over war crimes allegations, attended, adding a layer of controversy. The event is ceremonial, with no policy change, but highlights ongoing domestic tensions over the war's legacy.