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  "id": 543740,
  "title": "Aussie PM Anthony Albanese faces backlash for 'melons' joke about Japanese leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/aussie-pm-anthony-albanese-faces-backlash-for-melons-joke-about",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/world/2026-08-11-aussie-pm-anthony-albanese-faces-backlash-for-melons-joke-about-japanese-leader/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing fierce criticism for a 'melons' joke about a premium gift from Japan's leader, rekindling discussions on diplomacy and leadership decorum.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Australia's PM Anthony Albanese under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leader",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/australias-pm-anthony-albanese-under-fire-for-melons-gag-about",
        "published": "2026-08-11T08:32:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}