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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

NARA, Japan, Jan. 21 Kyodo - A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. (Kyodo)

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

People protest outside the Nara District Court on Jan. 21, 2026, after Tetsuya Yamagami was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. Yamagami's defense sought a maximum 20-year term, citing harm from a religious group and his tragic upbringing.

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

People protest outside the Nara District Court on Jan. 21, 2026, after Tetsuya Yamagami was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. Yamagami's defense sought a maximum 20-year term, citing harm from a religious group and his tragic upbringing.

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leaves the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, after he was sentenced to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leaves the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, after he was sentenced to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Police officers stand on guard in front of the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Police officers stand on guard in front of the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2026, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. (Pool photo)

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2026, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. (Pool photo)

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Journalists gather near the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People queue near the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, to get courtroom seating lottery tickets ahead of a ruling on the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People queue near the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, to get courtroom seating lottery tickets ahead of a ruling on the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

NARA, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Video 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. (Kyodo)

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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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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Akie Abe (C), widow of assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leaves the Nara District Court in Nara on Dec. 3, 2025, after attending for the first time the trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, indicted for fatally shooting Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022.

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Nepal: Curfew Imposed as Gen Z Protests Erupt in Bara District

Fresh Gen-Z protests erupted in Nepal's Bara district, leading to violent clashes with cadres of the CPN-UML. Authorities imposed a curfew to curb escalating tensions on Thursday, November 20. The confrontations, which led to police using tear gas and the temporary suspension of airport operations, mark renewed political tension ahead of next year's general election.

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[Breaking News]Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

NARA, Japan, Oct. 28 Kyodo - A car (white) apparently carrying the man accused of shooting and killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enters the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, before the first hearing of his trial. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for fatally shooting Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

NARA, Japan, Oct. 28 Kyodo - Journalists gather near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, as the first hearing is held 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. (Kyodo)

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A car (white) apparently carrying the man accused of shooting and killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enters the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, before the first hearing of his trial. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for fatally shooting Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A car apparently carrying the man accused of shooting and killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enters the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, before the first hearing of his trial. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for fatally shooting Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Journalists gather near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, as the first hearing is held 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.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of the first hearing 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. (Pool photo)

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of the first hearing 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.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Journalists gather near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, ahead of the first hearing 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.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People form a long line at Nara Park near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, to secure courtroom seating lottery tickets for the first hearing 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.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People form a long line at Nara Park near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, to secure courtroom seating lottery tickets for the first hearing 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.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People form a long line at Nara Park near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, to secure courtroom seating lottery tickets for the first hearing 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.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People form a long line at Nara Park near the Nara District Court in Nara on Oct. 28, 2025, to secure courtroom seating lottery tickets for the first hearing 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.

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Results Of The First Round Of Partial Legislative - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of Member of the French right wing party Les Republicains (LR) and candidate in the partial legislative election in the 2nd district of Paris Michel Barnier, speaks to the media following the results of the first round of France's partial legislative election, in Paris, on September 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Les Républicains) came out on top in the first round of the partial legislative election in Paris' second constituency, announced LR leader Bruno Retailleau on X. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

Florence Berthout and Former French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

Jean-Pierre Lecoq during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

Former French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau and Former French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

French Deputy Minister for Trade, Craft Trades, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and the Social and Solidarity Economy Veronique Louwagie, Florence Berthout, Valerie Pecresse and Former French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau and Former French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of Michel Barnier for the Partial Legislative Election - Paris AJ

Florence Berthout and Former French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier during the Meeting of Barnier, former Prime Minister and Les Republicans candidate in the partial legislative election of the 2nd constituency of Paris, on September 19, 2025, at the Gymnase Garanciere in the 6th district of Paris, with the resigning Minister of the Interior, before the vote of the first round of the election on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM