Australia’s prime minister refuses to apologise to Japanese counterpart over melon gaffe

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to apologize to Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaiachi over a joke he made about melons on a satirical podcast, despite facing mounting criticism and accusations of sexual innuendo. The controversy has sparked a media frenzy, with the opposition Coalition labeling the remarks as "grubby," while government MPs have defended Albanese and questioned why the incident continues to receive attention.