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Melon-gate was a non-issue in Japan. How did it get elevated to a crisis in Australia? | Malcolm Farr
theguardian.com · 21m
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Anthony Albanese’s comments about melons given to him by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi continue to make headlines weeks after they were made Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government continues to face an all-out effort, led by parts of the media, to depict Anthony Albanese as the Benny Hill of international diplomacy endangering Australia’s regional standing. There is ongoing anger – or so we’re told – over a crude double entendre from the Australian prime minister made over a month ago that indirectly involved his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi and her gift of two melons during her recent Australian visit. Continue reading...
First report: Taylor demands PM apology for comment about Japanese ‘melons’ — smh.com.au, 1d
The coverage
- Albanese under fire over ‘melons’ gag about Takaichi
taipeitimes.com · 7h
- Australian Prime Minister Albanese Under Pressure for ‘Melons’ Joke about Japan’s Takaichi, Refuses Calls To Apologize (VIDEOS)
thegatewaypundit.com · 7h
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