Politics
Political Row Over Diplomatic Gaffe
A diplomatic incident involving the Japanese ambassador to Australia has sparked a political row. Coalition parties are demanding an investigation, while Labor dismisses it as a 'silly political stunt'.
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The Guardian
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2026-08-12 08:18 UTC