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Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts

An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.

Published Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 07:55
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.

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