Shinzo Abe21 Jan 2026Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo AbeAbe's assassination stunned the country where there is virtually no gun crime.21 Jan 20265 Dec 2025Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his familyTetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.5 Dec 202528 Oct 2025Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo AbeTetsuya Yamagami, 45, shot Abe multiple times as he appeared at a political event in 2022.28 Oct 202525 Mar 2025Japan court dissolves controversial 'Moonies' churchThe Unification Church came under scrutiny after the killing of former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022.25 Mar 202522 Dec 2023Corruption allegations rock Japanese politicsA scandal over alleged kickbacks has again fuelled public anger at the country's long-ruling party.22 Dec 202319 May 2023Japan’s 75-year pacifism hangs in balance as new threats loomEach move to militarise leaves the country more divided over its post-war pacifist ideals.19 May 202315 Apr 2023Japan smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PMThe incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder.15 Apr 202315 Apr 2023Japan PM evacuated after apparent smoke bomb blastFumio Kishida leaves the scene unharmed as officers jump on a 24-year-old man who is later arrested.15 Apr 202317 Oct 2022Japan PM orders probe into church after Abe killingEx-leader Shinzo Abe's suspected killer accused him of links with the Unification Church.17 Oct 2022...
