Why are we still talking about melons?

By SBS News

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More comments made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on a podcast have stirred up controversy this week. Except this time, it was about a pair of royal melons. Days after the commentary began, the story continues to capture more coverage. But with the Japanese government not taking issue with the comment, why is everyone still talking about melons? For more on this story, watch World News Weekly: https://bit.ly/4xLwhyd

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