英語で国内ニュース 2026年7月18日(土)

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2026年7月18日(土)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

北関東で大雨、足利で土砂崩れ・高齢夫婦不明、前橋で橋落下
サラ: Heavy rains caused damage in northern Kanto on July 17th and 18th. In Ashikaga, Tochigi, a landslide destroyed a house, and an elderly couple is missing. Search efforts continue. The region recorded historic rainfall. In Maebashi, Gunma, a city bridge collapsed, leading to road closures.

車で遺体2体を運搬・遺棄と供述。殺人疑い捜査中。1人は池田園子44歳、もう1人は長女とみられる
クリス: Takahiro Imakita, 37, arrested for abandoning one of two women's bodies, confessed he transported and abandoned both victims alone in his car. Police are now investigating potential murder charges. One victim is identified as Sonoko Ikeda, 44. The other is believed to be her 20-year-old daughter.

京アニ放火から7年、跡地で追悼式。遺族らが祈りを捧げる
サラ: Today, July 18th, marks seven years since the arson attack at Kyoto Animation studio, which tragically killed 36 employees. A memorial service was held at the former studio site in Kyoto. Bereaved families and related individuals attended to offer prayers for the victims.

北海道サラベツ村で40代猟師、ヒグマに襲われ眼を突くなど対処、銃撃で熊を駆除。容体安定
クリス: On July 17th, in Sarabetsu, Hokkaido, a 40-year-old veteran hunter was attacked by a brown bear. Despite serious injuries, he poked the bear's eyes, then shot and killed it with a rifle at close range. The hunter is conscious and his life is not in danger.

防衛輸出解禁で防衛産業が転換点。三菱重工等が受注急増で人員増強
サラ: Japan's defense industry is at a turning point as lethal weapon exports are now permitted. Increasing personnel and production capacity is a key challenge for manufacturers like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The government changed its security policy in April. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is boosting staff due to surging defense orders.

来月、長射程ミサイル配備の住民説明会を初開催。熊本の基地に配置
クリス: The Ministry of Defense is planning to hold information sessions for local residents next month regarding the deployment of long-range missiles. These missiles will be stationed at a Ground Self-Defense Force base in Kumamoto City. This marks the first time the Ministry will hold such public briefings for general residents.

千葉の病院で70代患者の点滴に汚物混入、看護師を逮捕。注射器は未発見、証拠隠滅の疑い
サラ: A nurse, Miyuki Furukawa, 51, was arrested for allegedly killing a 70-year-old patient by mixing human waste into his IV drip in Chiba. The syringe believed to be used has not been found. Police suspect she may have destroyed evidence and are investigating the incident.

高松市の68歳女性、1人暮らしのため救急搬送拒否で提訴。同行不要規定にもかかわらず拒否。腸閉塞で入院
クリス: A 68-year-old woman in Takamatsu City plans to sue the city for emotional distress. She claims emergency transport was refused because she was alone, despite no legal requirement for an escort. Firefighters initially denied her transport. She was later hospitalized for an intestinal obstruction.

鹿児島県の川で行方不明の5歳男児遺体を発見。温泉施設から約700m下流、濁流で遅延
サラ: A body believed to be a 5-year-old boy, missing since June 21st, was found on July 17th in Kagoshima's Tenjo River. The boy disappeared from a hot spring facility. The body was discovered about 700 meters downstream. High, murky river water likely delayed discovery, despite extensive search efforts.

社会のニュース

皇室典範改正が参院可決。女性皇族が結婚後も身分保持、旧宮家男子の養子が可能に
サラ: The revised Imperial House Law passed the Upper House, aiming to secure the number of Imperial family members. It allows female royals to keep their status after marriage and enables the adoption of male descendants from former Imperial families. The Imperial Household Agency Commissioner stated they would appropriately support the Imperial family's activities, considering their feelings.

奈良で遺体2体を車で運搬・遺棄と供述。殺人疑い捜査中。1人は池田園子44歳、もう1人は長女とみられる
クリス: Takahiro Imakita, 37, arrested for abandoning a body in Nara, has confessed to disposing of two bodies by himself using his car. Police are now investigating possible murder. One victim is identified as Sonoko Ikeda, 44, and the other is believed to be her 20-year-old daughter. Imakita reportedly had an affair with Sonoko.

京都アニメ放火7周年、跡地で追悼式。遺族らが祈りを捧げる
サラ: Today marks seven years since the tragic arson attack at Kyoto Animation's studio, where 36 employees lost their lives. A memorial service took place at the former studio site in Kyoto. Family members and related parties attended, offering prayers and remembering those who were killed in the devastating incident.

北関東の大雨、足利で土砂崩れ住宅倒壊・80代夫婦行方不明
クリス: Heavy rains caused significant damage in Northern Kanto on July 17 and 18. In Ashikaga, Tochigi, a landslide destroyed a house, with an elderly couple still missing. The city recorded its highest 48-hour rainfall. Meanwhile, in Maebashi, Gunma, a city bridge over the Katsura River collapsed, leading to road closures.

北海道サラベツ村の熟練狩人、ヒグマに襲われ眼を突くなど対処、銃撃で熊を駆除。容体安定
サラ: In Sarabetsu Village, Hokkaido, an experienced male hunter, aged in his 40s, was attacked by a brown bear on July 17. Despite sustaining serious injuries, he managed to poke the bear's eyes to disorient it. He then used his rifle to kill the bear at close range. His condition is stable.

高松市の68歳女性、救急搬送拒否で提訴。同行不要規定にもかかわらず拒否。腸閉塞で入院
クリス: A 68-year-old woman in Takamatsu plans to sue the city, alleging emotional distress. She claims emergency transport was refused in December 2024 because she lived alone and had no companion. She later went to a hospital, diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction. She highlights this problem for many elderly living alone.

暑さは35度超えが続き、22日頃がピーク。名古屋40度予想で初の酷暑日か。熱中症警戒
サラ: Japan is bracing for extreme heat, with many areas already exceeding 35 degrees Celsius today. The peak is expected around July 22, when Nagoya is forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius. This could be Japan's first "extreme heat day," a new classification for temperatures over 40 degrees. Residents are urged to take strict precautions against heatstroke.

来月長射程ミサイル配備の住民説明会を初開催。一般住民への説明は初めて
クリス: The Ministry of Defense is planning to hold briefing sessions for local residents next month regarding the deployment of long-range missiles. These missiles will be stationed at a Ground Self-Defense Force base in Kumamoto City. This marks the first time the ministry will directly address general residents on this issue.

再審制度改正法成立、袴田巌の姉は不満を表明。抗告の原則禁止など、改正内容には賛否。制度の将来見直しに期待
サラ: A revised law on Japan's retrial system passed on July 17. Hideko Hakamada, sister of Iwao Hakamada, who was acquitted in a retrial, expressed disappointment, calling the revisions "not proper." The new law generally prohibits prosecutors from appealing retrial decisions. However, Hakamada hopes for future reviews of the system.

政治・経済

米イラン緊張激化で原油急騰、ホルムズ海峡の供給不安再燃
サラ: Crude oil prices surged this week, with Brent futures hitting their highest since April. This is due to escalating US-Iran tensions, as both nations exchange attacks. Concerns are rising over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The US reportedly sent refueling planes to Israel, and Iran is targeting ships, demanding passage permission.

静岡県とJR東海がリニア静岡区着工前提の環境保全協定を締結。地域振興合意書も
クリス: Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Tokai signed an environmental agreement on July 18th, allowing construction to begin on the Linear Shinkansen's Shizuoka section. The deal includes environmental measures and permits construction halts for unforeseen issues. They also agreed on regional promotion. Governor Suzuki aims to address resident concerns, while JR Tokai's president seeks a swift start.

2026年前半ハウスメーカー倒産は118件、前年同期2倍。高コスト・人手不足・資材高・金利上昇が原因
サラ: House builder bankruptcies surged by 90% in the first half of 2026, reaching 118 cases. This is the highest total in 13 years. Key reasons include high costs, labor shortages, rising material prices, and higher housing loan interest rates. Most failures are due to poor sales. More bankruptcies are anticipated.

国旗損壊処罰法が参院本会で可決・成立
クリス: A new law penalizing acts of damaging the Japanese national flag has been passed and enacted. The House of Councillors plenary session approved the legislation with support from parties including the Liberal Democratic Party, Nippon Ishin no Kai, Democratic Party for the People, and Sanseitō.

帝室法改正が成立。女性皇族の結婚後の身分保持、旧宮家男子の養子を認める。参院多数で成立
サラ: A revised Imperial House Law has been enacted to secure imperial family members. It allows female royals to remain in the Imperial Household after marriage. The law also permits adopting male descendants from former imperial families. This was passed by a majority vote in the House of Councillors.

再審請求手続き抗告原則禁止などを盛り込んだ刑事訴訟法改正、参院で可決
クリス: A revised Code of Criminal Procedure, reviewing the retrial system, has been enacted. This new law primarily prohibits prosecutors from appealing decisions to start a retrial. It passed with majority support in the House of Councillors, backed by parties like the Liberal Democratic Party.

政府、来月初旬を目処に食料品の消費税減税を決定へ。基本方針に盛り込む方針
サラ: The government announced it will decide on a policy for reducing consumption tax on food items by early next month. This decision will be included in this year's "Basic Policy" guidelines. The announcement was made at a Liberal Democratic Party meeting, signaling the government's intention to address food costs.

日本でiPhoneが約10%値上げ。標準機は142,800円へ。米国は据え置き
クリス: Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by about 10%. The standard iPhone 17 now costs 142,800 yen, up 13,000 yen. This increase is due to soaring memory semiconductor costs and the weak yen. Higher-end models also saw price hikes. U.S. prices, however, remain unchanged.

西九州新幹線の環境アセスで佐賀県と国交省が協定。負担上限設定、長崎県も負担。評価開始は2027年度
サラ: Saga Prefecture and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism agreed on an environmental assessment for the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen. The deal caps Saga's financial burden, a new measure, potentially allowing full-standard Shinkansen construction. Nagasaki Prefecture will also share costs. The assessment for the Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsen section begins in 2027.

スポーツ

高岡第一の前田侑大がノーヒットノーラン20奪三振
サラ: Takaoka Daiichi High School pitcher Yuto Maeda achieved a rare feat on July 18th. In the Toyama Tournament, the third-year student threw a no-hitter and recorded 20 strikeouts, fanning every batter. Maeda, a potential draft pick, reached a top speed of 155 kilometers per hour. This outstanding performance is drawing significant attention in high school baseball.

佐々木朗希、ヤンキース戦で100マイル超え連発。5回2/3投げ Dodgers 2-1勝
クリス: Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki started against the Yankees on July 17th. He threw his fastest MLB pitch at 101.8 miles per hour, or about 164 kilometers per hour. Sasaki pitched five and two-thirds innings, allowing only one unearned run. Twenty-one of his pitches exceeded 100 mph. The Dodgers secured a 2-1 victory.

広島、矢野雅哉を登録抹消。ゾンビタバコ提供者と写真報道、調査継続
サラ: The Hiroshima Carp removed player Masaya Yano from their active roster on July 17th. This follows a magazine report showing Yano with a man indicted for providing the illegal drug etomidate, known as "zombie tobacco," to a former Carp player. The team stated it was inappropriate for Yano to play while under suspicion. They are conducting a further investigation.

大谷、前半を二刀流で好成績。左膝痛みが課題、後半戦の復活次第。 Dodgersは地区首位
クリス: Shohei Ohtani completed the first half for the Dodgers with MVP-level two-way play, despite left knee discomfort since June. He received treatment on July 12th. The main question is whether Ohtani can continue his full two-way performance in the second half. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are leading their division by a large margin with MLB's best record.

北米ワールドカップ決勝で選手の健康懸念。山火事の煙による大気汚染が影響
クリス: Concerns are growing over player health at the North American World Cup final. Air pollution from recent wildfires is creating unhealthy conditions. Authorities are worried about the impact on athletes during the highly anticipated match. This situation highlights the challenges of holding major sporting events amidst environmental issues.

メッシ決勝へ意欲。「プレッシャーは自然、勝ちたい」
サラ: Argentina's Lionel Messi expressed strong determination for the World Cup final against Spain. At a press conference in New York, Messi, aiming for back-to-back titles, stated, "Pressure is natural, I want to enjoy it. I want to win." The final is just two days away.

青森山田高サッカー部、飲酒・喫煙で十数人停学。全国大会は出場方針
クリス: Aomori Yamada High School's soccer club has suspended over a dozen members, including key players, for drinking and smoking. This was confirmed on July 17th. Despite the disciplinary action, the team, a prefectural champion, still plans to participate in the national tournament starting July 25th. School officials confirmed their intention to compete.

山本麻衣、WNBAエースズと契約。今季残り期間、日本人5人目のWNBA選手へ
サラ: Mai Yamamoto, a 26-year-old guard from Japan's Paris Olympics team, has signed with the WNBA's reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces. The contract, announced on July 17th, covers the remainder of the current season. If she debuts, Yamamoto will become the fifth Japanese player in WNBA history. She is known for her strong three-point shooting.

国際

米イラン全面戦争リスク高まる。米が攻撃、イランが報復
サラ: The risk of a full-scale war between the US and Iran is rising. US forces attacked Iran for the seventh night, targeting infrastructure. Iran responded by attacking power plants and desalination facilities in Kuwait. The US aims to degrade Iran's military capabilities. Iran warned of an offensive if US attacks persist, heightening tensions in the region.

ベネズエラ地震死者5069人・避難約2万人。水・衛生が深刻
クリス: Over 5,000 people have died from a series of M7-class earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month. The National Assembly Speaker confirmed 5,069 deaths, mostly in coastal areas. Approximately 20,000 people are displaced and living in crowded temporary camps. These camps are experiencing water shortages and worsening sanitation.

英労働党新党首にバーナム就任。首相就任は近く、地方分権の拠点創設
サラ: The UK's ruling Labour Party has elected Andy Burnham as its new leader. He is expected to become Prime Minister on July 20th. Burnham, former Manchester Mayor, plans to decentralize government functions from London. He proposes a "Number 10 North" in Manchester to promote regional growth and enhance public services nationwide.

カナダ山火事で東部大気汚染拡大。約1億人が警戒、W杯決勝影響懸念
クリス: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing severe air pollution across the eastern US. Over 100 million people in 18 states and Washington D.C. were under air quality advisories on July 17th. Concerns are rising for the World Cup final near New York on July 19th. Canada currently battles about 900 wildfires, burning a vast area.

韓国客179名を乗せたチャーター便が福島空港到着、9年ぶりの直行便
サラ: A charter flight carrying 179 South Korean tourists arrived at Fukushima Airport on July 17th. This flight connected Fukushima with South Korea's Cheongju International Airport. It marks the first time in nine years that a charter flight has operated between South Korea and Fukushima, signaling renewed tourism ties.

米ホワイトハウス、習近平の9月訪米は予定通りと確認
クリス: The White House has confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States in September is still "as planned." This announcement suggests that preparations for the high-profile meeting between the two leaders are proceeding as expected, indicating ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

新関税の結論は数週間。日本を含む影響を巡り協議継続
サラ: US Trade Representative Greer announced that a decision on new tariff measures, replacing the Trump administration's current 10% tariffs expiring on July 24th, will take several weeks. These new measures could affect various countries and regions, including Japan. The delay indicates ongoing discussions regarding future trade policies.

独首相、仏核演習へ初参加。米核の傘を補完し核抑止力を強化
クリス: German Chancellor Merz announced that German troops will participate in French military nuclear exercises for the first time later this year. This decision, with French President Macron, aims to complement the US "nuclear umbrella" and strengthen deterrence. Both nations seek to develop strategic cooperation on nuclear defense.

ウクライナの drone攻撃、ロシアの大手倉庫で7人死亡・20人以上負傷
サラ: A Ukrainian drone attack on a major Russian online retailer's warehouse in Russia's Tambov region has killed seven night shift workers. The regional governor reported on July 18th that over 20 people were also injured. The incident occurred during the night, causing significant casualties at the facility.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

松本人志、大腸腫瘍手術を公表。腸が飛び出たまま数カ月公演予定、回復待ち
サラ: Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto announced he underwent surgery for a colon tumor. He revealed on a live stream the operation was difficult, and part of his intestine is currently protruding. Matsumoto plans to continue working for months before another surgery. His agency confirmed his discharge and his scheduled appearance on a DOWNTOWN+ live stream.

ルパン三世峰不二子役の初代声優・二階堂有希子さん死去、87歳。夫は柳生博
クリス: Yukiko Nikaido, the original voice actress for Mine Fujiko in 'Lupin the 3rd,' passed away on July 3rd at the age of 87. Her son announced her peaceful passing due to old age. Nikaido was an actress and voice actress, also known for her work in '3000 Leagues in Search of Mother.' Her husband was actor Hiroshi Yagyu.

法隆寺金堂壁画のカラー復元画像公開。奈良国立博物館で特展
サラ: High-definition color images of parts of Horyuji Temple's Golden Hall murals, damaged by fire in 1949, have been restored. These will be displayed at a special exhibition at the Nara National Museum starting July 18th. Fujifilm restored the sixth wall using original monochrome and color photographic plates from 1935, combining them digitally.

女優・黒木麗香、約1.57億円脱税で執行猶予。所得隠し・悪質性を指摘
クリス: Reika Kuroki, a former influencer, received a suspended sentence for evading 157 million yen in corporate taxes. She was found guilty of hiding about 500 million yen in income. The prosecution called her actions malicious due to planned and habitual methods. Kuroki had claimed health issues and sexual harassment by investigators during her trial.

若林直木賞落選。朝倉かすみが受賞。身体性を評価
サラ: Comedian Masayasu Wakabayashi of Audrey did not win the Naoki Prize for his debut novel 'Aoten.' Kasumi Asakura won for 'Kengwai.' Judges praised Wakabayashi's 'physical and uncalculated writing' but debated the novel's 1990s Tokyo setting for modern appeal. They expressed anticipation for his future literary endeavors.

藤井聡太、伊藤匠戦の第2局を制しシリーズ1-1
クリス: Shogi player Sota Fujii, the Oi title holder, won the second game of the Oi-sen match against Takumi Ito, a Nidai title holder. This victory ties the series at one win each. The intense match saw both players employing powerful techniques in a fierce struggle for dominance.

新たに4名が人間国宝に認定、109人へ
サラ: Four individuals have been designated Living National Treasures: Hideho Tosha for Nagauta Narimono, Yoshijudayu Kiyomoto for Kiyomoto-bushi Joruri, Masado Fujita for Kinma lacquerware, and Masatoyo Miyoshi for Tankin metalwork. This recognition honors their exceptional skills in traditional arts, increasing the total number of Living National Treasures to 109.

山田五郎、原発不明がん闘病中。酸素チューブ、歩行不能。昏睡から回復難
クリス: Editor and critic Goro Yamada, diagnosed with primary unknown cancer in October 2024, shared his current condition on YouTube. Appearing with an oxygen tube, he stated he can no longer walk or eat solid food. Yamada revealed he was in a coma in March, became wheelchair-bound, and now requires oxygen due to fluid buildup.

黒澤監督『トラ・トラ・トラ！』現場音声テープ発見。貴重な記録
サラ: Audio tapes from the set of Akira Kurosawa's unreleased American film 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' have been discovered. The National Film Archive calls these 'extremely valuable records,' as no film footage from Kurosawa's direction is known to exist. Kurosawa was dismissed as director three weeks into filming in 1968.

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