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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken Dec. 18, 2025, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of the trial of a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city in July 2022. Prosecutors delivered their closing arguments and presented a recommendation of life imprisonment for the defendant the same day. (Pool photo)

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle presumed to be carrying a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022 arrives at the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of his trial on Dec. 18, 2025. Prosecutors delivered their closing arguments and presented a recommendation of life imprisonment for the defendant the same day.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle presumed to be carrying a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022 arrives at the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of his trial on Dec. 18, 2025. Prosecutors delivered their closing arguments and presented a recommendation of life imprisonment for the defendant the same day.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of the trial of a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city in 2022. Prosecutors are scheduled to deliver their closing arguments and present a sentencing recommendation for the defendant the same day. (Pool photo)

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken Dec. 18, 2025, shows the Nara District Court in Nara, western Japan, ahead of the trial of a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022. Prosecutors are scheduled to deliver their closing arguments and present a sentencing recommendation for the defendant.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Giant pandas, (from top L, clockwise) Rauhin, Yuihin, Fuhin and Saihin, are pictured at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 11, 2025, Sept. 18, 2022, Dec. 24, 2024 and Aug. 14, 2024, respectively. All four giant pandas on loan to the western Japan zoo are set to leave on June 28, 2025, to return to China.

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Giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Giant pandas -- (from top L, clockwise) Rauhin, Yuihin, Saihin and Fuhin -- are pictured at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 11, 2025, Sept. 18, 2022, Aug. 14, 2024, and Dec. 24, 2024, respectively.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe raises his fist after scoring a goal from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe looks down in disappointment after his team lost to Argentina 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Kylian Mbappe slots a penalty to score a hat-trick and bring France level with Argentina in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) controls the ball while France's Kylian Mbappe (R) pressures him during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi points to the sky after scoring Argentina's opening goal from the penalty spot during the first half of the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) clears the ball with a header during the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi clears the ball with a header during the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi touches the football World Cup trophy after his team won the tournament final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the football World Cup trophy after his team won the tournament final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Leandro Paredes fall to their knees and gesture for a hug after defeating France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and Leandro Paredes fall to their knees and hug after defeating France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and Angel Di Maria (L) look at the World Cup trophy after a penalty shootout victory over France in the football tournament's final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi (center) of Argentina celebrates following a penalty shootout victory over France in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the World Cup trophy following a penalty shootout victory over France in the football tournament's final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2022, shows the World Cup trophy placed on the pitch of Lusail Stadium ahead of the kickoff of the football tournament's final between France and Argentina in Lusail, Qatar.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20) fends off France's Dayot Upamecano during the second half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20) fends off France's Aurelien Tchouameni during the second half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Angel Di Maria reacts after scoring Argentina's second goal during the first half of the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe (front) controls the ball during the second half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe scores a goal from the penalty spot during the second half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina and Eduardo Camavinga of France vie for the ball during the second half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Kingsley Coman (L) of France and Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina jump for the ball during the first half of extra time of the World Cup football final in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Marcus Thuram of France (L) and Cristian Romero of Argentina jump for the ball during the first half of extra time of the World Cup football final in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and France's Dayot Upamecano jump for the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Angel Di Maria (C) crosses the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Angel Di Maria crosses the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and France's Theo Hernandez vie for the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) prepares to pass the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) passes the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) shakes hands with France's Kylian Mbappe prior to the start of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Angel Di Maria (2nd from top, back) is fouled by France's Ousmane Dembele in the box during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022. The foul resulted in a penalty kick for Argentina.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) fends off a France player during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Theo Hernandez (22) falls during the first half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) passes the ball during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) fends off a France player during the first half of the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi (bottom) celebrates with teammates after scoring Argentina's opening goal from the penalty spot during the first half of the World Cup football final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez gestures with the trophy for the Golden Glove award, given for best goalkeeper, after receiving it at the World Cup following Argentina's victory over France in the football tournament's final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez lifts a trophy for the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper after receiving it at the World Cup following Argentina's victory over France in the football tournament's final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) consoles France forward Kylian Mbappe after his team lost to Argentina in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

French President Emmanuel Macron (C, R) consoles France forward Kylian Mbappe after his team lost to Argentina in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (C), holding the World Cup trophy, celebrates with supporters after his team's penalty shootout victory over France in the football tournament's final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France players look dejected after a penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France players look downcast after a penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.