英語で国内ニュース 2026年6月28日(日)

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2026年6月28日(日)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

美輪明宏さん、今月20日老衰で死去、91歳
サラ: Akihiro Miwa, a famous singer, actor, and director, passed away on the 20th of this month due to old age. He was 91 years old. Miwa was widely known for his song, “Yoitomake no Uta,” and had a long career in various entertainment fields, leaving a significant impact on Japanese culture.

岩手沖で震度5弱、今後1週間で最大6強の恐れ
クリス: Early on the 28th, an earthquake off Iwate Prefecture caused Shindo 5-weak shaking in Aomori and Iwate. This quake occurred in the active zone of the Magnitude 7.2 earthquake from the 25th. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that strong quakes, possibly up to Shindo 6-strong, could happen for about one week.

メッシ、W杯7戦連続ゴールで新記録、通算19点
サラ: Lionel Messi made history by scoring in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, a new record. He also updated his all-time World Cup goal record to 19. Messi, who turned 39 this month, scored his sixth goal of the current tournament in Argentina's game against Jordan on June 27th.

鹿児島の温泉地で5歳男児行方不明、1週間。川下流まで捜索中
クリス: A five-year-old boy has been missing for one week since June 21st from a hot spring resort in Kagoshima. Police are searching the nearby Amori River, suspecting he may have fallen in. The search has expanded downstream, but no clues have been found. His family reported him missing after briefly losing sight of him.

原発訴訟狙いの録音を謝罪、電力各社が事実関係を説明
サラ: Eight major power companies and their industry group apologized for unauthorized courtroom recordings. An employee revealed these recordings targeted nuclear power plant lawsuits. Detailed reports, including judges' remarks, were created and shared among 13 nuclear-related businesses. Companies admitted rule violations but stressed the importance of these records for crucial lawsuits.

与党、衆院定数削減など審議を強行、野党は拒否
クリス: Political conflict is escalating in Japan's Diet as the session nears its July 17th end. The ruling party plans to force deliberations on two key bills, including one to reduce House of Representatives seats. Opposition parties are boycotting all Diet discussions in protest. This situation may affect other important government bills.

ベネズエラのM7級地震で11歳救出。死者1400人超
サラ: An 11-year-old boy was rescued from rubble in Venezuela on June 27th, three days after two powerful earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed the rescue. The M7-class quakes on June 24th have caused over 1,400 deaths and left more than 50,000 people missing, affecting millions.

欧州は猛暑、ドイツ40度超、パリでも死者
クリス: Europe is suffering from a severe, record-breaking heatwave. Germany recorded its highest temperature ever, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. In Paris, France, several deaths are believed to be heat-related. The extreme heat is causing widespread damage across the region.

千葉で18歳運転の少年が単独事故、同乗3人死亡・重傷。酒なし
サラ: An 18-year-old high school student was arrested in Chiba for a single-vehicle accident on June 26th. He crashed a light car into a street light, killing two male passengers, aged 18 and 17. A 16-year-old female passenger was also seriously injured. The driver admitted the charges, and no alcohol was detected.

社会のニュース

与野党対立、会期末を前に緊迫。定数削減審議を巡る
サラ: Tensions are rising in Japan's Diet. The ruling party plans to force through bills to reduce House of Representatives seats and for a "sub-capital" concept. Opposition parties are boycotting all deliberations. This deadlock could affect other government bills, complicating the Diet session before its July 17th end.

岩手県沖でM6.1、震度5弱、津波なし。今後も警戒
クリス: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off Iwate Prefecture at 5:21 AM on June 28. It registered a maximum intensity of Shindo 5-minus in Aomori and Iwate prefectures. There is no tsunami risk. This follows a strong Shindo 6-plus earthquake in the same region on June 25. No damage has been confirmed yet.

山梨・富士河口湖町で震度6弱の現地調査、正確性確認
サラ: A mobile survey team from the Japan Meteorological Agency investigated Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 28. The purpose was to verify the accuracy of the Shindo 6-minus earthquake intensity recorded on June 26. The team conducted its assessment at the Ashiwada branch office, where the seismometer is located.

彦根城石垣6.5m崩落、豪雨影響とみられ無傷。遺産影響なし
クリス: A 6.5-meter section of Hikone Castle's stone wall collapsed on June 28, likely due to heavy rain. Located near the National Treasure main keep, no injuries were reported. The city will consult with authorities. Officials believe this incident will not impact the castle's World Heritage registration goal.

育休中の学童利用、周知不足と混乱。待機児童は課題
サラ: A survey found 60% of major cities require children to leave after-school care if a parent takes childcare leave. The government clarifies that such leave allows continued use, but this was poorly communicated. Many cities misinterpreted the rules. While some are changing policies, after-school care capacity issues persist.

沖縄・北方担当相、辺野古沖事故現場へ献花・黙祷
クリス: Okinawa and Northern Territories Minister Kikawada visited Henoko, Okinawa, on June 28. He laid flowers and offered a moment of silence near the site of a boat capsizing accident. The March accident tragically killed Kyoto high school students. Minister Kikawada is the first cabinet member to visit the location.

ベネズエラ地震死者1430人超。救援活動継続
サラ: Two earthquakes exceeding magnitude 7 struck Venezuela on June 24. The tragic death toll has reached 1,430. International rescue teams are intensifying efforts. However, with survival rates rapidly decreasing, rescuing trapped individuals is now a critical race against time.

美輪明宏さん、6月20日死去。ヨイトマケの唄で有名
クリス: Celebrated Japanese singer, actor, and director Akihiro Miwa passed away on June 20 at age 91 due to old age. Known for his iconic song "Yoitomake no Uta," Miwa enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the performing arts.

旧統一教会の被害弁済、解散後も支払い開始。高齢化で生存者が焦点
サラ: Four years after former Prime Minister Abe's assassination, Unification Church donation issues are prominent. With its dissolution finalized, victim compensation is beginning. Many former members are aging, so supporters urge timely payments "while alive," as the process becomes harder after death.

政治・経済

北陸新幹線延伸、複数案で混迷。小浜京都ルート有力
サラ: The Hokuriku Shinkansen extension route is causing confusion. While the Obama-Kyoto Route is favored and seen as cost-effective, Kyoto City's Mayor Koji Matsui expresses strong reluctance. He cites "five concerns," especially the financial burden, stating it's "beyond our means" for the city. The debate is intensifying before the July 17 deadline.

日産、ノート等60万台をリコール。バッテリー制御不具合で走行停止恐れ
クリス: Nissan has recalled over 600,000 vehicles, including the Note, Note Aura, and X-Trail models. The recall, announced June 26, is due to a battery control system defect. This issue can incorrectly detect abnormalities, potentially restricting power to the motor and causing vehicles to stop while driving. Nissan will fix this by updating the system's software.

定数削減法案、与党職権審議で審議入り。野党は不参加
サラ: A bill to reduce the number of House of Representatives members has begun deliberation. The ruling party committee chairman moved it forward, aiming for passage this session. However, opposition parties refuse to join the deliberations. This has created a deep conflict between the ruling and opposition parties, expected to continue in the Diet.

皇位継承は養子の男系にも資格ありとの見解
クリス: Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara clarified a point on imperial succession. He stated that if a male child is born to a male descendant from a former imperial family who is adopted, that child would have imperial succession rights. This is based on the current Imperial House Law, amidst discussions to ensure enough imperial family members.

山梨震度6弱、20人軽傷を確認。都県へ広がる震災
サラ: An earthquake with a maximum intensity of lower 6 struck Yamanashi Prefecture on the evening of June 26. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported that as of June 28, 20 people sustained minor injuries across four prefectures: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka. All those injured received only slight wounds.

骨太方針、適切な金融政策を成長の鍵と明記。日銀利上げ警戒
クリス: Japan's government will state in its July "Basic Policy" that "appropriate monetary policy" is crucial for economic growth. This aims to keep the Bank of Japan in check regarding interest rate hikes. Prime Minister Takaichi's administration seeks to prevent rapid hikes from slowing the economy. The BOJ recently raised its policy rate to a 31-year high.

ソフトバンク、AI投資を強化。孫氏、黄金の卵を産む飼い主に例え価値創出を重視
サラ: SoftBank Group is now intensely focused on AI investments. Chairman Masayoshi Son is driving this, envisioning a "super-intelligence" era. At a recent shareholders' meeting, Son used the analogy of a goose laying golden eggs. He stressed that SoftBank's true value lies in its continuous ability to generate value, not just current returns.

米政権、先端AIの提供再開を許可。AnthropicとGPTの動き
クリス: The US Trump administration is demonstrating clear control over advanced AI. On June 26, it permitted AI company Anthropic to restart its "Claude Mythos 5" model for US entities. Concurrently, OpenAI's "GPT 5.6" launched with limited access, also at the government's request. This signals increasing government intervention in AI development.

トランプ氏、DST課税国へ100%関税を示唆。報復も
サラ: US President Trump announced on June 26 he would impose 100% tariffs on countries levying Digital Service Taxes (DSTs). These taxes target revenues of major US tech companies. Trump stated these tariffs would override trade agreements. He has long criticized DSTs, common in Europe, as discriminatory.

スポーツ

W杯32強出揃う。日本はブラジル戦、アルゼンチンはカーボベルデ
サラ: The 32 teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage are now decided, after group matches concluded on June 28th. Japan, making its third consecutive knockout stage appearance, will face five-time champions Brazil on June 30th. Lionel Messi's Argentina plays first-time participant Cape Verde. Thrilling matches are expected in the knockout round.

韓国、W杯グループ敗退。DRコンゴがウズベキスタンに勝ち道断
クリス: South Korea has been eliminated from the World Cup group stage, their first such exit in two tournaments. This was confirmed on June 27th, after DR Congo secured a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory against Uzbekistan. Finishing third in Group A, South Korea needed specific results from other matches to advance, but those conditions were not met.

メッシ、W杯7戦連続ゴールで通算19点。新記録達成
サラ: Lionel Messi, 39, made history on June 27th by scoring in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, a first-ever achievement. During Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan, he scored his 19th World Cup goal from a direct free kick as a substitute. This breaks a 56-year-old record for consecutive goals in the tournament.

MLB山本8勝目。鈴木12号、吉田2安打
クリス: In MLB games on June 27th, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned his eighth win, allowing two runs in six innings. Shohei Ohtani had two hits. Seiya Suzuki hit his 12th home run, a go-ahead two-run shot for the Cubs. Masataka Yoshida also hit his second homer, a leadoff solo shot, for the Red Sox.

香港警察、賭博・八百長で19人逮捕。賭博総額約1億2373万円
サラ: Hong Kong police have arrested 19 people, including current and former football players and coaches, for alleged illegal gambling and match-fixing. The scheme involved illegal bets worth approximately 100 million yen over two to three years. Bets were placed on World Cup, other international, and local Hong Kong league matches, with some results allegedly manipulated.

日ブラ戦はイタリア審判団。主審マリアーニ氏が担当
クリス: FIFA announced on June 27th that an Italian referee team will officiate the World Cup knockout stage match between Japan and Brazil. Maurizio Mariani, 44, will serve as the main referee. This is Mariani's first World Cup, and he has previously officiated other significant matches, including the UEFA Europa Conference League final involving Daichi Kamada.

アルジェリア-オーストリア3-3、両チームが決勝T進出
サラ: In a dramatic World Cup group stage match, Algeria and Austria drew 3-3, with both teams scoring in injury time. This exciting result means that both Algeria and Austria have successfully advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament. Fans can now look forward to their upcoming knockout round matches.

大谷翔平、二刀流復帰へ。ドジャースで三度目のWS王者へ
クリス: Shohei Ohtani is returning to a full two-way role, pitching and hitting, for the first time since 2023. This is his first season doing so with the Dodgers, who aim for a third consecutive World Series title. Ohtani, now 31 and with two elbow surgeries, shows strong determination in his pitching career.

韓国紙、W杯敗退を“史上最悪”と酷評
サラ: South Korea's World Cup group stage elimination has drawn harsh criticism from local newspapers, some calling it "the worst in history." Despite high expectations for their strong squad, local media noted the team's "lack of ability was exposed." This marks their first group stage exit in two tournaments, leading to strong criticism for coach Hong Myung-bo.

国際

ベネズエラ地震、死者1430人超。72時間経過、救援継続
サラ: Major earthquakes in northwestern Venezuela have killed over 1,430 people and injured 3,200 since June 24. The critical 72-hour rescue window has passed. Over 400 aftershocks are hindering relief. Venezuela's government and international teams from the U.S., Europe, and nearby countries are providing vital aid.

米軍、イラン拠点を攻撃、イラン報復。停戦不安定化
クリス: The U.S. military attacked Iranian sites on June 26, citing an attack on a merchant ship. Iran retaliated on June 27, striking U.S. bases. This is the first exchange since the U.S. and Iran signed a ceasefire, exposing its fragility. President Trump criticized Iran's actions, and Iran warned of larger responses.

中国とロシアの爆撃機、日本周辺を共同飛行。警戒強化
サラ: On June 27, Chinese and Russian military bombers conducted joint flights around Japan, from the East China Sea to the Pacific off Shikoku. Japan's Ministry of Defense expressed serious concerns through diplomatic channels. The ministry continues to maintain vigilance and surveillance over the situation.

欧州猛暑、独で最高気温40度超。パリでも死者が相次ぐ
クリス: Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures. Germany recorded its highest-ever temperature, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. In Paris, France, a series of heat-related deaths have occurred, and the impact of the extreme heat is widening across the region.

北京で小型機が高層ビルと衝突。操縦士死亡、周辺13人負傷
サラ: On June 26, a small plane collided with a high-rise building, possibly the CITIC Tower, in central Beijing. The pilot died, and 13 people nearby were injured. Authorities announced the incident on the evening of June 27, a full day later. The cause is currently under investigation.

ミャンマーのスーチー次男、生存証拠と即時解放を求める
クリス: Kim Aris, son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, is demanding proof of her life and early release from the military regime. Suu Kyi, detained since the 2021 coup, is reportedly still imprisoned, despite the military's claims of house arrest. Kim stated her health is worsening and expressed skepticism.

豪、16歳未満のSNS利用を規制強化。罰金最大110億円へ
サラ: Australia, which banned social media for children under 16, plans to strengthen regulations. The government will double fines for companies failing to implement sufficient measures, potentially reaching over 11 billion Japanese yen. This move aims to ensure stricter compliance and better protect young users online.

日本船2隻、ホルムズ海峡警告後に進路変更
クリス: Iran's Mehr News reported on June 25 that two Japanese-affiliated ships changed course in the Strait of Hormuz. This occurred after Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned them that passage outside designated sea lanes is prohibited. The incident highlights rising tensions in the vital shipping route.

日米韓、北朝鮮のサイバー対策を協議。資金対策を強化
サラ: Japan, the U.S., and South Korea held talks to address North Korea's cyber activities. Delegations reaffirmed their commitment to preventing North Korea from acquiring funds, including through cryptocurrency theft, which finances its development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

美輪明宏さん死去。『ヨイトマケの唄』で平和訴える
サラ: Singer and actor Akihiro Miwa passed away at 91 on June 20 due to old age, his agency announced on June 28. Miwa was celebrated for his hit song "Yoitomake no Uta" and his unique artistic world. A Nagasaki atomic bombing survivor, he consistently advocated for peace throughout his life.

村上虹郎、傷害疑いで書類送検後に謝罪
クリス: Actor Nijiro Murakami, 29, apologized on social media on June 28, following his referral to prosecutors for alleged injury. He expressed deep regret and plans to explain the incident himself soon. Murakami is suspected of causing serious injuries to a woman he was dating at his home from March to May 2024.

庄司薫さん死去、88歳。『赤頭巾ちゃん気をつけて』で芥川賞
サラ: Author Kaoru Shoji, known for his bestselling novel "Akazukin-chan Kiotsukete" (Be Careful, Little Red Riding Hood), passed away at 88 on April 5 due to old age. His death was announced by his late wife's website. Shoji's 1969 novel won the Akutagawa Prize and influenced later generations of writers.

藤井聡太、王座戦4強へ。佐藤天彦を破る13連勝
クリス: Shogi master Sota Fujii, holding six titles, advanced to the Oza tournament semifinals on June 26. He secured his 13th consecutive win by defeating Amahiko Sato 9-dan. Fujii now needs two more victories to challenge the current Oza champion. The match was a swift 58-move victory.

新史料、千葉周作の生誕地は宮城・気仙沼と判明
サラ: New historical documents suggest Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, is the birthplace of Shusaku Chiba. He was a master swordsman and founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu style. This discovery may finally end the long-standing debate over his birthplace, which Rikuzentakata City also claimed.

川久保玲、パリで新作発表。If The War Were To End…
クリス: Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons presented a new collection in Paris on June 26, themed "If The War Were To End..." It featured surprisingly colorful and light outfits, including vibrant stripes. Kawakubo expressed hope, suggesting people would have many things they want to do if current wars ended.

ピカソmeetsポール・スミス展、東京で開幕。約80点
サラ: A unique exhibition, "Picasso meets Paul Smith: A Playful Adventure," is now open in Tokyo. British designer Paul Smith designed the space, featuring about 80 Picasso artworks. Commemorating Picasso's 50th death anniversary, Smith's colorful designs aim to "shed new light" on the master's works.

手塚治虫賞、るみ子さんが父の思いを語る。来年100周年準備
クリス: At the 30th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize, his daughter, Rumiko Tezuka, shared stories. She felt "nostalgia" seeing comedian Yoshinari Fukushima as "Kezuka Osamu," a look-alike. Rumiko said her father prioritized manga but also made time for family. Events are planned for Tezuka's 100th birth anniversary in 2028.

斎藤慎太郎、JT杯2回戦へ。豊島九段に勝利
サラ: Shogi player Shintaro Saito 8-dan advanced to the second round of the JT Cup on June 27. He defeated Toshiyuki Toyoshima 9-dan in the opening match. The JT Cup, featuring 12 top players including Sota Fujii, officially kicked off, alongside a children's tournament.

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