Australian PM Anthony Albanese denies ‘melons’ remark about Japan’s PM was sexual, pressure applied for apology
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- View from The Hill: Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip The Conversation · 2d ago
- PM in denial over Takaichi ‘melons’ joke as ex-envoy warns of fallout The Australian · 2d ago
- Australia news as it happened: Taylor demands PM apologise to Japanese leader for podcast remarks; Labor ‘convinced’ NDIS cuts the right call despite human rights concerns The Age · 2d ago
- Coalition calls on Albanese to apologise to Japan's PM over melon gesture ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 2d ago
- Australian PM Anthony Albanese denies ‘melons’ remark about Japan’s PM was sexual, pressure applied for apology New York Post · 2d ago broke it first
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