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The fallout from Anthony Albanese’s appearance on the Bush Deep podcast continues as Japan’s Defence Minister prepares to fly to Australia.
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As PM tries to forget ‘Melongate’ scandal, Japan flies in

The fallout over Anthony Albanese’s crass comments about the Japanese Prime Minister’s ‘melons’ continues.

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Tina Arena with Johnny Young on Young Talent Time

Johnny Young nurtured and protected fresh music talent

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Anthony Albanese is being urged by the Productivity Commission to unwind his Liberal predecessor’s GST deal hated by east coast states.

Albanese urged to scrap GST carve up that favours WA

Australia
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Anthony Albanese has doubled down on refusing to apologise to the Japanese PM about his ‘melons’ remarks after revealing what was discussed with Donald Trump in a surprise overnight phone call.
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‘Melons’ podcast host fires back, claims she got ‘real’ PM

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The Nationals' envoy for men and boys wants expanded parental leave entitlements for fathers.

‘Raising children is work’: Nats back dads’ parental leave

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There are growing doubts among Asian nations over what the United States would be willing to do to deter China, given the enormous distraction and resource drain of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Trump’s ‘colossal failure’ in Asia amid Iran war strain

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Donald Trump's plan to beautify the Reflecting Pool has been an unmitigated disaster.

Investigation reveals flaws in Trump’s ‘botched’ project

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US President Donald Trump has made a shocking claim about the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump reveals shock Strait of Hormuz plan

Middle East
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The Kennedy Center wants Donald Trump's name on the building, but not as it was.

Trump’s name back in shining lights at famed institution

US Politics
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There are growing doubts among Asian nations over what the United States would be willing to do to deter China, given the enormous distraction and resource drain of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
analysis

Trump’s ‘colossal failure’ in Asia amid Iran war strain

World
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Nigel Farage, Britain’s leading right-wing politician, faced a dilemma last month.
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What worked for Trump and Netanyahu works for Farage, so far

World
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Nigel Farage has defeated his main rival Count Binface.
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He may have beaten the bin, but the joke’s still on Farage

World
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In nearly a third of countries, laws restrict women’s freedom of movement.

It’s not just Afghanistan treating women poorly

The Economist
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