Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's best-known politician and longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot at a campaign event. Here is what we know so far:
What happened?
Abe was speaking at a campaign rally in the western region of Nara when the attack occurred.
He was standing on a stage in front of the Yamato-Saidaiji railway station, stumping for Kei Sato, a candidate for Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
At about 11:30 am local time (0230 GMT), footage shows that a man dressed in a grey top and brown trousers began moving towards Abe from behind.
He fired at least two apparent gunshots, with a cloud of smoke emerging and terrified spectators ducking to the ground.
Abe collapsed, visibly bleeding, and bystanders began to administer cardiac massage, witnesses said.
The shooter was wrestled to the ground and taken into custody.
Where did he die?
Abe was taken to Nara Medical University Hospital for treatment, with national broadcaster NHK saying he was able to speak in the minutes after the attack but subsequently lost consciousness.
He was pronounced dead by the hospital in the afternoon.
"Shinzo Abe was transported to (the hospital) at 12:20 pm. He was in a state of cardiac arrest upon arrival. Resuscitation was administered. However, unfortunately, he died at 5:03 pm," said Hidetada Fukushima, the hospital's professor of emergency medicine.
Abe suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of his neck, NHK reported. Local officials declined to confirm details of his injury.
Who is the shooter?
Police sources told local media that a 41-year-old named Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested after the attack on charges of attempted murder.
Several outlets, citing the defence ministry, said Yamagami had spent three years in Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force, the country's navy, leaving the service around 2005.
He reportedly used a "handmade" weapon, in a country with strict gun laws that make obtaining a firearm extremely difficult.
NHK said he told police after his arrest that he "was frustrated with the former prime minister and targeted Abe with the intention of killing him".
What have the responses been?
The attack has spurred domestic and international outrage, with Kishida condemning it as "absolutely unforgivable".
Politicians from across the spectrum have issued condemnations and announced they would halt campaigning ahead of Sunday's upper house elections.
Kishida said no decision had been taken on what effect the attack might have on the scheduled vote, though there were no immediate calls for its postponement.
Internationally, leaders were quick to offer support and express shock, with NATO's chief condemning the "heinous" attack and Britain's embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he was "appalled and saddened".
How well-known was Abe?
Abe was Japan's best-known politician, having served as prime minister for longer than any other leader.
He resigned from office for the second time in August 2020, felled by poor health as his ulcerative colitis returned.
He was the youngest prime minister in Japan's post-war period when he took office for the first time in 2006, age 52.
A third-generation politician groomed from birth by an elite, conservative family, Abe was known for hawkish, nationalist positions and his economic policy known as "Abenomics".
He sought to cement Japan's key alliance with Washington by pursuing a close personal relationship with then US President Donald Trump.
Abe was married to Akie Abe, 60, the daughter of a wealthy business family. The pair do not have children.
Akie Abe is known as a media-savvy backer of certain liberal causes including LGBT rights. She married Abe in 1987.
Moglai Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Police may probe anti-Israel comments at Glastonbury
BRITISH police said they were considering whether to launch an investigation after performers at Glastonbury Festival made anti-Israel comments during their shows.
"We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon," Avon and Somerset Police, in western England, said on X late on Saturday (28).
Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan made anti-Israeli chants in separate shows on the West Holts stage on Saturday. One of the members of Bob Vylan chanted "Death, death, to the IDF" in a reference to the Israel Defense Forces.
"Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation," the police statement said.
The Israeli Embassy in Britain said it was "deeply disturbed by the inflammatory and hateful rhetoric expressed on stage at the Glastonbury Festival".
Prime minister Keir Starmer said earlier this month it was "not appropriate" for Kneecap to appear at Glastonbury.
The band's frontman Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offence last month for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah at a concert in November. He has denied the charge.
A British government minister said it was appalling that the anti-Israel chants had been made at Glastonbury, and that the festival's organisers and the BBC broadcaster - which is showing the event - had questions to answer.
Health secretary Wes Streeting said he was also appalled by violence committed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
"I'd also say to the Israeli Embassy, get your own house in order in terms of the conduct of your own citizens and the settlers in the West Bank," Streeting told Sky News.
"I wish they'd take the violence of their own citizens towards Palestinians more seriously," he said.
(Reuters)