英語で国内ニュース 2026年7月13日(月)

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2026年7月13日(月)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

大分・佐伯の駐車場で4人刺傷、44歳男を逮捕捜査継続
サラ: On the morning of July 13th, four people were injured in a store parking lot in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, reportedly from knife wounds. Their injuries are not life-threatening. Police arrested a 44-year-old man found with a knife near the scene. Authorities are currently investigating his connection to the incident.

検察審査会、立花氏の不起訴を不当と議決再捜査要請
クリス: A committee for the inquest of prosecution has ruled that the non-prosecution of Takashi Tachibana, leader of the "Party to Protect the People from NHK," for alleged intimidation was "unjust." He was accused of threatening a Hyogo assembly member. The committee has asked prosecutors to re-investigate the intimidation charge and reconsider whether to prosecute.

神奈川横浜で配達中の家で5歳女児の下着を脱がせ撮影、27歳男を逮捕捜査継続
サラ: Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested a 27-year-old man from Yokohama on July 13th. He is suspected of non-consensual indecency. The man allegedly removed the underwear of a five-year-old girl and photographed her at a house he was visiting for a delivery. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

熊本市のアパートで3人死亡、首に紐を巻く痕跡90代夫・80代妻・60代娘とみられ捜査中
クリス: Three people were found dead in an apartment in Kumamoto City, with string-like material around their necks. Police suspect they are the family living there: a 90-year-old husband, an 80-year-old wife, and their 60-year-old daughter. There were no external injuries or signs of a struggle inside the apartment.

福岡・篠栗町でダンプとトラックが正面衝突、53歳運転手死亡 逆走通報を受け捜査中
サラ: On July 13th, a dump truck collided head-on with another truck in Fukuoka Prefecture. The 53-year-old truck driver, Tomoharu Hikida, died. The 69-year-old dump truck driver suffered minor injuries. Police are investigating the dump truck driver for potentially driving in the wrong direction, following earlier reports.

欧州熱波で死者1万超、主に65歳以上 気候変動が原因と指摘
クリス: A record heatwave in Western Europe from June 22nd to 28th caused over 10,000 heat-related deaths across 27 EU countries. Most victims were aged 65 or older. Experts say such an extreme heatwave would have been "virtually impossible" without human-caused climate change, which makes heatwaves more frequent and intense.

選挙期間中の偽情報対策法が参院可決成立 来年3月施行
サラ: A new law to counter the spread of fake information on social media during election campaigns has passed in Japan's House of Councillors. This law mandates social media operators to take steps to reduce the negative impact of information that harms election fairness. It is set to take effect next March.

NYT報道、日本はロシア軍のハイテク資材調達拠点化、東京拠点を利用
クリス: The New York Times reported that Japan has become a procurement hub for high-tech materials needed by Russia's military. According to the report on July 12th, Russian intelligence agencies are actively using Japan to acquire these essential supplies for their military invasion of Ukraine.

米中央軍、イランへの追加攻撃発表 ホルムズ海峡を巡る緊張高まる
サラ: U.S. Central Command announced on July 13th that it conducted additional attacks on Iran. This follows repeated attacks by both the U.S. and Iran regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. It remains uncertain if talks between the two countries will resume amid these escalating tensions.

社会のニュース

大分・佐伯で4人刺傷、命に別状なし 44歳男を逮捕
サラ: On July 13th, four people were stabbed in Saiki, Oita Prefecture. Three men and one teenage woman were injured near a commercial facility parking lot. All victims were hospitalized, and their injuries are not life-threatening. Police arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly possessing a knife. He is suspected of stabbing the four individuals.

秋田・仁賀保市の住宅火災で2遺体74歳夫ら行方不明 捜査継続
クリス: On July 13th, a house fire in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, led to the discovery of two unidentified bodies. Three residents, including a 74-year-old man, his wife, and their eldest son, are currently missing. Firefighters continue to battle the blaze. Police are working to identify the deceased and locate the missing individuals.

西日本は猛暑 南部は梅雨明け 東日本は14日以降厳しい暑さへ
サラ: Western Japan is facing intense heat on July 13th, and the rainy season has ended in southern Kyushu. Eastern Japan, including Kanto-Koshin, will also see extreme temperatures from July 14th. Residents are urged to take thorough precautions against heatstroke, such as using air conditioning and staying hydrated.

北海道・江別市の公園で強盗致死、18歳と17歳の被告が有罪を認める
クリス: Two defendants have pleaded guilty to robbery-homicide charges in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. They are accused of robbing and assaulting a male university student in a park two years ago, leading to his death. At the time of the incident, the defendants were 18 and 17 years old. This admission came during their first court hearing.

神奈川横須賀で荷台内わいせつ5歳女児撮影の疑いで27歳男を逮捕
サラ: A 27-year-old delivery driver was arrested in Kanagawa Prefecture on July 13th. He is suspected of indecent acts and recording a five-year-old girl. Police allege the incident happened on February 24th in the back of a truck in Yokosuka City, after he delivered appliances. The suspect has not commented on the charges.

審査会、立花氏不起訴は不当と議決 再捜査を地検に要請
クリス: The non-indictment of Takashi Tachibana, leader of "NHK from the People," on alleged threat charges was ruled unjust by a review commission. Tachibana was suspected of threatening a Hyogo assembly member. The commission stated that his actions, including a rally in a quiet residential area, could cause fear, requesting further investigation.

福岡・篠栗町でダンプと中型トラックが正面衝突、53歳死亡 逆走疑いで捜査中
サラ: On July 13th, a dump truck and a semi-medium truck collided head-on in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka. The 53-year-old truck driver died. The dump truck driver had minor injuries. Police are investigating for negligent driving, as emergency calls reported the dump truck driving in the wrong direction before the crash.

国会会期残り5日 SNS偽情報対策法の成立見込み 皇室典範改正案など残る
クリス: With only five days left, the Diet session faces intense debates over key legislation. A bill to prevent false information on social media during elections is expected to pass today. However, over ten other bills, including Imperial House Law amendments, remain. Prime Minister Takaichi will participate in a party leaders' debate on July 15th.

東京・歌舞伎町の暴力団員、10代少女を脅し暴行・スマホ奪取で逮捕
サラ: A yakuza member was arrested in Tokyo for allegedly robbing and injuring a teenage girl from Kabukicho's "Toyoko" area. He is accused of threatening her with an ice pick, stealing her smartphone, and causing injuries. The suspect is also believed to have used stimulant drugs with other girls.

政治・経済

三菱UFJ、時価総額42兆円超で初の首位 トヨタを抜く 日銀利上げ観測で金融株堅調
サラ: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's market value exceeded 42 trillion yen, making it Japan's top company for the first time since 2005, surpassing Toyota. This surge is fueled by strong expectations for further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan. This is expected to bring continued strong performance for financial institutions.

原油先物急伸、WTI一時74ドル台 ホルムズ航行懸念再燃
クリス: Crude oil futures surged on July 13th, with U.S. benchmark WTI temporarily reaching over $74 a barrel. This rise stems from renewed concerns about navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating attacks between the United States and Iran fueled fears of disruptions to vital oil transport routes.

東証大幅安、1315円安。中東情勢不透明と原油高が要因
サラ: The Tokyo Stock Exchange closed down 1,315 yen, after temporarily falling over 1,500 yen. The significant decline was mainly due to growing uncertainty in the Middle East and a sharp rise in crude oil prices. These concerns led to widespread selling among investors.

高市首相、提出法案を会期内成立へ全力
クリス: Prime Minister Takaichi announced her intention to pass all government-submitted bills. This goal is set before the current Diet session concludes on July 17th. She emphasized this commitment during a liaison meeting with the ruling parties. Her administration aims for timely approval of its legislative proposals.

副首都関連法案、14日衆院採決提案 野党は慎重審議を要求で協議継続
サラ: Discussions continue on bills for the "sub-capital" concept. The ruling party proposed a Lower House vote on July 14th, aiming for immediate submission to the plenary session. However, opposition parties insisted on careful deliberation. Therefore, talks will continue regarding the bill's passage.

下地幹郎、沖縄知事選へ出馬表明 三つ巴の対決へ
クリス: Mikio Shimoji announced his intention to run in the Okinawa gubernatorial election on July 13th. He stated his goal is to "move Okinawa politics forward." This decision sets up a three-way race for the September election, involving the current incumbent and other candidates.

元下院議員が離党 札幌市長選へ出馬 市民と対話重視
サラ: Yu Arai, a former Lower House member, announced his intention to run in next spring's Sapporo mayoral election. On July 13th, he resigned from the Centrist Reform Alliance. Arai said this "heavy decision" was necessary to speak with citizens directly, regardless of party affiliation, for his mayoral bid.

会期残り4日 与党は残る法案成立を目指す 野党は慎重審議を要求
クリス: The Diet session concludes in four days. The ruling party aims to pass all remaining bills, including the Imperial House Law amendment and "sub-capital" concept bills. Opposition parties are demanding careful deliberation, arguing many bills have issues needing more review before passage.

SNS偽情報対策法が成立 来年3月施行
サラ: A new law to counter false information on social media during elections has passed. Enacted in the House of Councillors, it obliges platform operators to mitigate negative effects from content harming electoral fairness. This aims to ensure fair elections. The law will take effect next March.

スポーツ

スタンフォード大・佐々木麟太郎、マリンズ8巡目指名 日本人2年連続
サラ: Rintaro Sasaki, 21, from Stanford University, was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 8th round of the MLB Draft. This is the second consecutive year a Japanese player has been selected. Sasaki also received an offer from Japan's SoftBank. He now faces a crucial decision: pursue MLB with the Marlins, join SoftBank, or continue his studies at Stanford.

大谷22号 日米通算350号 133mの特大弾 膝の影響あり
クリス: Shohei Ohtani hit his 22nd home run of the season in the Dodgers' final first-half game. This leadoff homer marked his 350th career home run combined between Japan and the US. The powerful 133-meter blast excited the home crowd. Ohtani has been performing well, hitting four home runs in his last six games, despite managing left knee inflammation.

W杯準決勝はフランス・スペイン・アルゼンチン・イングランドの4強
サラ: The FIFA World Cup semifinals are now set with France, Spain, Argentina, and England. These top four ranked nations each possess unique strengths. France maintains its structure, Spain moves opponents with tactics, Argentina converts emotion into power, and England integrates individual talent effectively. Their distinct approaches highlight what it takes to win the World Cup.

2030年W杯出場枠を48→64へ拡大検討 大会後に協議
クリス: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the 2030 World Cup might expand from 48 to 64 teams. He believes every nation should have the chance to dream of participating. This expansion for the tournament, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, will be discussed after the current World Cup. The recent increase to 48 teams has already shown smaller nations making good progress.

岩井明愛、仏メジャー3位 初優勝は次回へ
サラ: In women's golf, Akie Iwai finished third at the fourth major tournament, held in France. She started the final round in second place and was in a fierce battle for the championship. However, she could not secure her first major title. Her performance was strong, but the victory went to another competitor.

子どものスポーツ寮で暴力・パワハラの実態 指針不足 食事問題
クリス: Reports of violence and harassment in children's sports dormitories have recently surfaced. Experts say proper regulations are lacking to ensure safe management. Some students reportedly faced poor conditions, eating cup noodles or convenience store meals for dinner, and sometimes missing breakfast. These incidents highlight serious risks in unsupervised dorm life for young athletes.

スペイン元首相の仏代表差別発言で波紋 非難広がる
サラ: Ahead of the World Cup semifinal, Spain's former Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, caused controversy with a column about the French team. He claimed the team "has no French people," leading to accusations of racism. Spain's current Prime Minister condemned the remarks, emphasizing respect for all. This incident follows other discriminatory comments against the French national team.

シナー、ウィンブルドンを制し連覇達成
クリス: At the Wimbledon Championships, world number one Jannik Sinner from Italy won the men's singles final. He defeated world number three Alexander Zverev from Germany by three sets to one. With this victory, Sinner successfully secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title, showcasing his dominance in the sport.

北米W杯後、監督15人が解任 媒体報道で動向注目
サラ: A Spanish newspaper reports that fifteen coaches from the North American World Cup have been fired. Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, was the latest, dismissed after losing to Belgium in the knockout stage. Coaches from countries like Tunisia, Czech Republic, South Korea, and Germany have also been removed. This highlights the high stakes and rapid changes in international football management after the World Cup.

国際

米軍がイランへ追加攻撃 緊張高まる ホルムズ海峡の航路巡る主張の応酬
サラ: The U.S. military launched additional attacks on Iran on July 12th, escalating tensions. This followed a U.S. strike on July 11th, in response to Iran attacking a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated, targeting Qatar and the UAE. Iran declared a Strait of Hormuz blockade, but the U.S. denied it, stating the waterway is open to ships.

タイ・バンコクのパブ火災、死者27・負傷63 原因は調査中
クリス: A fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, early on July 13th, has killed 27 people and injured 63. A musician at the scene stated the fire began from a breaker near the stage, followed by an explosion. Smoke quickly filled the venue. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of this tragic incident.

NYT、日本がロシア諜報拠点 調達物資が日本経由で流出の疑い
サラ: The New York Times reported on July 12th that Japan is a base for Russian spies. Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, military supplies, including high-tech equipment, are allegedly procured in Japan and sent to Russia. A Russian intelligence official reportedly operates from Aeroflot's Tokyo office. This situation has raised concerns among countries like Ukraine.

南シナ海問題、日本の主張に中国が抗議 日本大使館公使を呼び出し
クリス: On July 12th, China's Foreign Ministry summoned a Japanese embassy minister. This was to protest a statement by Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi, which rejected China's claims in the South China Sea. Motegi's statement followed an international arbitration court ruling on the territorial dispute. Japan, in turn, refuted China's protest.

ウクライナ、ロシア中部の大規模油精製施設を攻撃 燃料供給を削減し戦力低下を狙う
サラ: The Ukrainian military announced on July 12th that it attacked a large oil refinery in central Russia. This strike aims to cut off fuel supplies to the Russian military. By doing so, Ukraine intends to reduce Russia's overall combat capabilities. The attack targeted a key facility in a central Russian province.

リンジー・グラム米上院議員死去 71歳 トランプと近しい関係、反イラン強硬派の象徴
クリス: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent figure in American politics, passed away on July 11th at the age of 71. He was known for his close relationship with President Donald Trump. Senator Graham was also a vocal advocate for a hardline stance against Iran. His office announced his passing on July 12th.

イスラエル総選挙を10月27日実施へ ネタニヤフ首相の今後が焦点
サラ: Israel's parliament announced that general elections will be held on October 27th, as the current term ends. The central question is whether Prime Minister Netanyahu will remain in office. He faces increasing domestic criticism regarding military operations in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas.

欧州熱波で死者1万超 高齢者が多数 地球温暖化が影響
クリス: Over 10,650 heat-related deaths were recorded across 27 European Union countries during a late June heatwave. Most victims were over 65. Experts describe this high death toll as unusual and directly link it to extreme heat. Scientists suggest human-caused climate change made this heatwave "virtually impossible" otherwise, increasing heatwave frequency.

バングラデシュ東部の豪雨で51人以上死亡 600人救出 避難所1千超
サラ: Heavy rains caused severe floods and landslides in eastern Bangladesh, killing at least 51 people. The government announced this on July 12th. Over 600 individuals were rescued from 11 affected districts. Authorities opened over 1,000 shelters, housing about 38,000 people. Cox's Bazar was the worst-hit, reporting 28 deaths, including Rohingya refugees.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

貴島明日香、第1子妊娠を公表 冬ごろ出産予定 仕事を続ける
サラ: Model and actress Asuka Kijima, 30, announced her first pregnancy on Instagram on the 13th. She is expecting her baby around winter. Kijima shared that she is spending peaceful days and will continue working while prioritizing her health. She expressed gratitude to her supporters. Kijima married in July 2024.

中村ゆり、腸閉塞でNHKドラマ降板 菊地凜子が代役 全9話
クリス: Actress Yuri Nakamura, 44, has withdrawn from NHK's drama "Dangerous" due to an intestinal obstruction. NHK announced on the 13th that Rinko Kikuchi, 45, will replace her. Kikuchi will play Matsuko, the protagonist's older sister. The drama, starring Riho Yoshioka and airing next January, will now air nine episodes instead of the originally planned ten.

Netflix『Gas Human』全8話 大転換とクセ強キャラの展開
サラ: The eight-episode Netflix series "Gas Human" features dramatic tonal shifts. It begins as a thriller, with Shun Oguri and Yu Aoi investigating mysterious gas transformations. By episode four, the story shifts to a detective plot with eccentric characters like Kento Hayashi and Suzu Hirose. Inspired by a 1960 film, this unique drama is now globally streaming.

備前焼の人間国宝・伊勢崎淳さん死去 90歳 岡山 出身
クリス: Jun Isezaki, a Bizen ware potter and Living National Treasure, passed away on July 11th at 90 years old. Born in Okayama, Isezaki revived ancient kiln techniques, greatly contributing to the resurgence of Ko-Bizen ware. He also explored modern artistic expressions. He was designated a Living National Treasure in 2004 and a Person of Cultural Merit in 2025.

105歳のピアニスト室井真代さん死去 東京出身、欧州で活躍
サラ: Pianist Mayako Muroi, who performed actively past 100, passed away on July 5th at 105 due to old age. Born in Tokyo, Muroi debuted in 1945. She later studied in Germany and performed in Europe, returning to Japan in 1980. She continued sharing her passion for piano through concerts and writing until her final years.

福田雄一のアニメ映画『新劇場版ケロロ軍曹』騒動 舞台挨拶中止、オグリの発言で炎上 投資は継続
クリス: Director Yuichi Fukuda's anime film "New Movie Version ☆ Keroro Gunso" sparked a major controversy, leading to canceled events. Fans were upset by unrelated characters appearing. Actor Shun Oguri, who voiced a character, angered many by saying he "reluctantly did it." Despite criticism for altering original stories, Fukuda's projects continue due to strong investor confidence.

俳優が結婚を語る。平手友梨奈との結婚を決めた瞬間を語る
サラ: Actor Fuju Kamio, 27, appeared on "Oshare Clip" on the 12th, discussing his marriage to Yurina Hirate in February. Kamio explained he felt wanting to marry happens "once in a lifetime," and he wanted to "work hard for this person." His mindset changed after marriage; he now finds "working hard for someone else is fun."

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