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Australia's opposition is criticizing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments about a pair of crown melons he received as a gift, according to The Guardian. Japan initially raised concerns about his remarks but later sent a memo saying they didn't believe the comments were made with ill intention. Opposition shadow minister Ted O'Brien counters that the incident remains a 'national embarrassment' that risks damaging one of Australia's most important partnerships.

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