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Melon-gate was a non-issue in Japan. How did it get elevated to a crisis in Australia?

Anthony Albanese’s comments about melons given to him by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi continue to make headlines weeks after they were made

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM urged to apologise over joke about melons gifted by Japan’s Takaichi

Anthony Albanese appeared to gesture in front of his chest while talking about the gift on a podcast last month

The Independent UK

No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons.

AAP

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View from The Hill: Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip

Anthony Albanese has been delivered a stinging rebuke from a former Japanese ambassador to Australia over some tasteless joking on a podcast about his prime ministerial counterpart’s gift of two highly valued melons.

The Conversation

Voices: Albanese didn’t slip up with his Kylie comments – he told us exactly what he thinks of women

INDEPENDENT WOMEN: In this week's Independent Women newsletter, Victoria Richards argues that the Australian prime minister’s ‘shag, marry, date’ comments about Kylie Minogue weren't a slip of the tongue – but a rare, unguarded glimpse of what powerful men really think of women

The Independent UK

Rhonda Burchmore Sassily Reacts After Being Mentioned In Albo’s ‘Shag, Marry, Date’ Controversy

“Albo must be intimidated by tall redheads.”

Pedestrian.tv

Australian PM Albanese issues 'unequivocal' apology after inappropriate remarks about Kylie Minogue

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an "unequivocal" apology after his comments about pop icon Kylie Minogue during a comedy podcast sparked a political storm and accusations of sexism.

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Married Australian PM Anthony Albanese Apologises After 'Shag, Marry, Date' Podcast Sparks Fury

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised after facing criticism for comments made during a podcast game, where he jokingly chose Kylie Minogue in a 'shag, date or marry' scenario.

International Business Times UK

Australia’s Albanese apologises for ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue

PM responded ‘all of the above’ when asked on podcast if he would ‘shag, marry, date’ pop star

The Independent UK

Snoop Dogg Responds To Lightyear Backlash As Rumours Of His AFL Replacement Swirl

“Teach me how to learn. I’m not perfect.”

Pedestrian.tv

Comedian Claims Chris Hemsworth Blocked Her On FB For Joking About Liam & Miley Cyrus

Nikki Osborne has revealed why Chris Hemsworth blocked her from Facebook – and Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus' rocky relationship is why.

Pedestrian.tv

The Dancing With The Stars Winner Has Just Been Crowned And Your Nanna Will Be Pleased

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Dancing With The Stars 2024: Every Celeb Kicked Off The Show So Far

This years Dancing With The Stars is seeing some shocking exits! Here's who's been eliminated from Dancing With The Stars 2024.

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