Head of Nara prefectural police says has 'no bigger regret than this'; ex-investigator says area behind Abe insufficiently guarded; former PM's body arrives back in Tokyo

Murder of best-known Japanese politician rattles the country; man in custody confesses to assassination, citing Abe's links to an unspecified group

Outpouring of grief from Turkey to Singapore; Iran labels killing 'act of terrorism,' while some on Chinese social media express joy; footage shows moments of shooting

Lapid laments 'heinous murder' of 'true friend of Israel,' while Herzog lauds Abe as 'one of Japan's most preeminent leaders' and Netanyahu recalls their 'brave friendship'

Abe was gunned down while giving a campaign speech in western Japan, sparking an outpouring of shock from world leaders

World leaders offer their prayers, support for former PM following rare shooting in country with strict gun control laws

'The security of Europe and Asia are closely intertwined,' Japanese defense minister says; agreement comes amid joint flight drills with US

US president compares potential actions to Russian invasion of Ukraine in light of Beijing's increased military provocation against democratic island

House speaker reveals envisioned law would also aim to block Moscow from World Trade Organization; Western nations ask Interpol to boot Russia

European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Russia is in 'violation of the basic principles of human coexistence; Brussels will seek to block Russian access to markets