Live: Former Japanese ambassador warns PM over 'insulting' melon gesture
3 sources·Updated August 9, 2026
Japanese PM melon gesture
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- Daily Mail News·2h agoJapan fury over Anthony Albanese's 'melons' comment about female PM: 'Crude'
Controversy has erupted over Albanese's comments.
Read at Daily Mail News → - The West Australian·3h agoAnthony Albanese under fire over Sanae Takaichi ‘melons’ remark as former Japan ambassador hits out
Anthony Albanese’s bizarre ‘melons’ exchange has come back to haunt him, with a former ambassador accusing the PM of mocking a crucial ally.
Read at The West Australian → - ABC Australia Top·4h agoLive: Former Japanese ambassador warns PM over 'insulting' melon gesture
Anthony Albanese is accused of being “ungracious” over his description of melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart on a podcast. Follow live.
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