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Japanese Ambassador Downplays Albanese's Melon Gaffe

The Japanese ambassador to Australia downplayed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's joke about melons, which had caused a political stir in Australia. Despite the domestic controversy, Japanese officials indicated the comment was not an issue in Japan.

12 Aug, 08:18 — 12 Aug, 08:18
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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Japanese ambassador to Australia downplays Albanese melon gaffe as Taylor claims PM has ‘stuffed up’

Coalition demands police investigate apparent leaking of diplomatic cable to newspaper but Labor calls it a ‘silly political stunt’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Japanese ambassador has downplayed Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of melons from Sanae Takaichi, saying Tokyo had been reassured by the Australian government that the prime minister “did not make the comments in the way that has been...

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First report: rzeczpospolita · 11 Aug, 17:54Full coverage: 3 · 15hWindow: 15h
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rzeczpospolita11 Aug, 17:54First to report

Szef rządu Australii pod ostrzałem. Żart o melonach od japońskiej premier wywołał kryzys

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The Guardian12 Aug, 08:18

Japanese ambassador to Australia downplays Albanese melon gaffe as Taylor claims PM has ‘stuffed up’

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channel-news-asia12 Aug, 09:24Latest update

Japan brushes off Australian PM Albanese's melon drama

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