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Australian Political Tensions with Japan
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to apologise for a melon-related joke made on a podcast. The incident has sparked criticism and media attention, highlighting diplomatic tensions between Australia and Japan.
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The Guardian
Anthony Albanese facing criticism after appearing to joke on a podcast about a gift of melons from Sanae TakaichiAustralian prime minister Anthony Albanese has rejected calls to apologise to Japan’s prime minister over a joke he made about melons on a satirical podcast, amid a media frenzy
2026-08-11 06:49 UTC