Live: Former Japanese ambassador warns PM over 'insulting' melon gesture

ABC News Australia · Published 3h ago

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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