Breaking news: Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, dies at 67

Mr. Abe was shot while giving a speech.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 8, 2022 Pool photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin BREAKING NEWS Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was assassinated during a public speech. He was 67. A suspect was arrested. Mr. Abe served two terms as prime minister, from 2006 to 2007, and from 2012 to 2020. He resigned in 2020 because of ill health. Follow our live coverage. Follow live updates. Get more breaking news in your inbox. Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018