Boris Johnson Bids Adieu, Abe Is Shot: The Political Week in Photos

After months of scandals, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reluctantly announced he was stepping down, as his ruling Conservative Party drew up plans to accelerate the choice of a successor to replace him.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving premier, was shot during a campaign event on Friday. Police reportedly arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.