BBCNEWS BBC News July 6, 2024
the man arrested on suspicion of throwing a smoke bomb at japan's prime minister, fumio kishida, has been identified by the authorities as 24—year—old ryuji kimura. there are no further details regarding possible motivation. mr kishida was about to give a speech in support of a local candidate of his ruling party the ldp. after the incident pm kishida made a speech in another location where he said the incident should not be allowed to disrupt the electoral process. the attack comes ahead of nationwide local elections and by—elections for vacated seats injapan�*s lower house....