The past week has seen vastly different responses to two world leaders relaxing off the clock. In Finland, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has been criticized for dancing and partying with friends in leaked videos. While in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was celebrated for chugging a beer at an alt-rock concert. These situations have resulted in a conversation on what various forms of world leadership look like. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the story.
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