英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月11日(火)
2026年8月11日(火)の原稿スクリプト
主要ニュース
台風15号、今夜関東上陸か 東日本・東北は大雨警戒
サラ: Typhoon No. 15 is moving toward the Kanto region and may make landfall there tonight, August 11. Winds are expected to strengthen across eastern Japan and Tohoku. Moist air will bring heavy rain, with high total rainfall expected through August 12. Authorities urge people to watch for landslides and violent winds.
イオン、熊本地震後の従業員再入館を認めたと公表
クリス: Aeon has admitted that some workers were allowed to reenter Aeon Mall Kumamoto after evacuating following the earthquake. Seven workers from tenant stores died in the mall explosion. Some workers could not go home and wanted to retrieve car keys and phones, use restrooms, and close cash registers. No evacuation-cancellation announcement was made.
熊本地震2週間、6108人避難 熱中症搬送273件
サラ: Two weeks after the Kumamoto earthquake, 6,108 people are still staying in shelters across 12 municipalities. The prefecture reports 39 deaths and 24 serious injuries. From July 28 to August 9, 273 people were transported for heatstroke. Temperatures may stay near 35 degrees Celsius through August 17, raising concern about health.
熊本被災地で仮設住宅建設、9月上旬入居へ
クリス: Two weeks have passed since an earthquake with a maximum intensity of seven struck Kumamoto Prefecture. Construction of temporary housing has begun in the disaster areas. Evacuation is continuing for a long time, and residents may be able to move into some of the temporary homes in early September.
飲食料品の消費税を2027年4月から2年間8％に引き下げ
サラ: The government plans to lower the consumption tax on food and drinks. It also plans for the national government to make up for the resulting loss of revenue for local governments. The reduction is expected to be temporary, with the tax rate set at eight percent for two years from April 2027.
トランプ氏、子ども向け推奨ワクチン削減 専門家批判
クリス: President Donald Trump has signed an order reducing the types of vaccines recommended for children. He has also made claims suggesting a link between vaccines and autism. The policy change has drawn criticism from experts, who say it is clear that vaccines are not linked to autism.
ゼレンスキー氏、露軍の北朝鮮製ミサイル使用を発表
サラ: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used North Korean ballistic missiles in an attack on Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. He said the attack also involved other weapons. Six people were killed and 19 were injured. Zelenskyy announced the information on August 11 in a post on X.
H3ロケット9号機、みちびき7号機を軌道投入
クリス: Japan’s H3 rocket, Flight 9, launched at 4:23 a.m. from Tanegashima Space Center, carrying the Michibiki 7 satellite. The satellite separated normally shortly after 4:50 a.m. Staff members watched tensely, then smiled and applauded when the launch succeeded. It was the first practical satellite carried by H3 in about eight months.
九州道全線、緊急車両通行可能 一般車は一部不通
サラ: The entire Kyushu Expressway became available to emergency vehicles on August 11, two weeks after the Kumamoto earthquake. General traffic remains blocked between Matsubase and Ebino interchanges. The operator aims to reopen that section in the second half of August. The final 8.5-kilometer section, between Yatsushiro and Sakamoto, opened to emergency vehicles at 9 a.m.
社会のニュース
台風15号、関東上陸後に列島横断 大雨・洪水警戒
サラ: Typhoon No. 15 is expected to make landfall in the Kanto region tonight and cross the Japanese archipelago from east to west. Kanto and the Pacific side of Tohoku may face heavy rain through Wednesday. Officials warn of landslides, flooding in low areas, and rising or overflowing rivers. Coastal areas should also watch for high waves and strong winds.
熊本爆発、避難後の従業員再入館をイオンが確認
クリス: A large explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, killed seven people. The company says interviews with employees confirmed that, after the evacuation had ended, people were temporarily allowed to enter the building based on a decision at the scene. This finding was announced by the company.
熊本地震、6092人避難 断水やボランティア活動続く
サラ: Two weeks after the Kumamoto earthquake, 6,092 people remain in evacuation. The quake caused 39 deaths and damaged 22,664 homes. Water outages continue for about 34,040 households. Hotel cancellations have exceeded 20 billion yen. Volunteer cleanup work has begun in all 11 municipalities with disaster volunteer centers.
熊本全域に被災者支援法適用へ 最大300万円支給
クリス: The government expects to apply Japan’s support law for rebuilding victims across Kumamoto Prefecture. Households whose homes were completely destroyed or suffered major damage may receive up to 3 million yen. The prime minister also ordered faster disaster-certification documents and stronger support for shelters, water, medical care, welfare, businesses, and security.
半蔵門駅でアスベスト発見、東京メトロ一部運休
サラ: Tokyo Metro’s Hanzomon Line has suspended service on part of its route since the first train on Tuesday morning. The suspension followed the discovery of material containing asbestos inside Hanzomon Station in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. Tokyo Metro says the material was found in the station area.
食品消費税減税の地方減収、国が補填を検討
クリス: The government is considering covering local revenue losses caused by a planned cut in the consumption tax on food. The tax would fall from 8 percent to 1 percent for two years starting next April. Local governments could lose about 1.6 trillion yen a year. A special grant to local governments is one proposal.
H3ロケット9号機、みちびき7号機の軌道投入に成功
サラ: Japan’s H3 rocket No. 9 launched successfully from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima on Tuesday morning. It carried Michibiki No. 7, a quasi-zenith satellite used as part of Japan’s GPS system, and successfully placed it into orbit. Many people watched from nearby and cheered when the rocket rose with bright light and loud sound.
日本被団協結成70年、核兵器と戦争のない社会を声明
クリス: Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers’ Organizations held a press conference in Nagasaki to mark its 70th anniversary. The group, which received the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, released a statement saying that people around the world, one by one, must build a human society without nuclear weapons or war.
神戸冷凍庫遺体事件、元妻を殺人容疑で再逮捕
サラ: In June, the body of a former male resident was found in a freezer in an apartment in Kobe. His former wife had already been arrested and indicted on suspicion of abandoning the body. On August 10, she was arrested again, this time on suspicion of killing the man 15 years ago.
政治・経済
高市首相とオマーン国王、ホルムズ安全航行で協力
サラ: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke by phone with Oman’s King Haitham. They discussed Iran-Oman talks over the Strait of Hormuz. Takaichi said free and safe passage, without extra costs, should return as soon as possible. Haitham promised to consult countries using the strait and respect their wishes. Both leaders agreed to cooperate for regional peace and stability.
日米、植田氏の利上げ示唆を受け28年ぶり円買い介入
クリス: The United States and Japan coordinated an unusual yen-buying intervention on July 31, the first such action in 28 years. Japanese officials say Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks were decisive. He strongly suggested an early rate hike from September and said hikes could speed up if needed. The United States valued his remarks and joined efforts to stop the yen’s decline, fearing wider financial effects.
高市内閣支持率53％、前月比5ポイント低下
サラ: A public opinion survey found that 53 percent of people support the Takaichi Cabinet. This was down five percentage points from the July survey. Meanwhile, 33 percent said they do not support the cabinet, up six points. The figures show support remained higher than opposition, but support fell while opposition increased.
与野党、衆院定数削減協議を加速 来月末結論へ
クリス: Talks between ruling and opposition parties on reducing the number of Lower House members will speed up. The cross-party council wants to reach a conclusion by the end of next month. The Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin say that if the council fails to agree, they will seek a reduction during an extraordinary Diet session expected this autumn.
食品消費税減税の地方減収、特別交付金で補填検討
サラ: The government is considering covering local tax revenue losses caused by cutting the consumption tax on food and drinks from eight percent to one percent. To ease municipalities’ concerns, the government may use special local grants. Several government officials revealed the plan on August 11. The idea is still under consideration.
所得連動給付、マイナ口座登録者に申請不要で給付検討
クリス: Japan’s government is considering a system that would pay an income-linked benefit without an application, starting next April alongside a food tax cut. People who have registered a My Number public funds account could receive payments automatically. The government is also considering free calculation tools and a call center. Local governments warned about administrative and financial burdens.
企業倒産、6・7月連続で千件超 14年ぶり
サラ: Corporate bankruptcies nationwide exceeded 1,000 in both June and July 2026. This was the first time in 14 years that the number stayed above 1,000 for two straight months. Cases with debts of at least 10 million yen totaled 1,021 in June and 1,028 in July. Rising labor and material costs are putting pressure on businesses, and bankruptcies may increase further later this year.
Nvidiaなど、AI投資向け80兆円の資金調達基盤を設立
クリス: Nvidia and financial institutions have established a funding base intended to raise 80 trillion yen for artificial intelligence investment. The report provides no further details about how the base will work, when it will begin, or which projects will receive the money. The announcement focuses on the plan’s participants and its large funding goal for AI investment.
イオン、熊本地震後の再入館で規定や訓練不足を認める
サラ: After an earthquake registering a maximum intensity of 7 in Kumamoto, an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto killed seven employees. The company said staff were temporarily allowed to reenter after evacuating. They wanted to collect car keys and phones and close the cash registers. Employees who died had reentered. The company said missing rules, manuals, and training left decisions to on-site staff.
スポーツ
智弁和歌山、社に2-1で勝利 5年ぶり初戦突破
サラ: At the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament, Chiben Wakayama beat Yashiro High School of Hyogo, two to one, in the second game on the seventh day. The victory gave Chiben Wakayama its first-round win for the first time since 2021, the year it won the tournament.
敦賀気比、横手に10-0完封勝ち 4年ぶり初戦突破
クリス: In the first game on the seventh day of the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament, Tsuruga Kehi High School of Fukui shut out Yokote High School of Akita, 10 to zero. Tsuruga Kehi advanced past the first round for the first time in four years.
大谷翔平、2安打1打点1盗塁でドジャース勝利に貢献
サラ: Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers won against the Kansas City Royals on August 10 in Los Angeles. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including an RBI hit, drove in one run, and stole one base. His performance made a major contribution to the Dodgers' victory.
メッツ千賀滉大、4年目で大リーグ初セーブ
クリス: New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga earned his first Major League save. He entered as a reliever in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves, with the Mets leading. Senga allowed no hits and no runs in one inning. He recorded the save in his fourth Major League season.
台風接近でヤクルト対広島戦が中止
サラ: A professional baseball game between the Yakult Swallows and the Hiroshima Carp was scheduled for 6 p.m. on August 11 at Jingu Stadium. However, the game was canceled because Typhoon Number 15 was approaching. The teams will not play the scheduled game.
敦賀気比、横手に10-0で快勝 4年ぶり初戦突破
クリス: Fukui's Tsuruga Kehi High School beat Yokote High School of Akita, 10 to zero, in the first game on the seventh day of the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament. Tsuruga Kehi won its first game of the tournament for the first time in four years.
FIFA子会社計画撤回、3連盟が「信頼の裏切り」と批判
サラ: FIFA, soccer's world governing body, withdrew a plan to establish a subsidiary. Over this issue, three soccer confederations, including the AFC and UEFA, released a joint statement. They called the plan a fundamental betrayal of trust and expressed strong criticism of the situation.
野球日本代表の井口監督、各球団へのあいさつ開始
クリス: Japan's new national baseball team manager, Tadahito Iguchi, began visiting professional baseball clubs on August 11. The team is aiming to win the gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in two years. Iguchi said he wants to work closely with the managers of each club and coordinate with them.
鈴木彩艶、PSG移籍へ前進か 3500万ユーロ提示
サラ: Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki could be moving from Parma to Paris Saint-Germain. Reports say PSG raised its rejected offer from 33 million euros, including bonuses, to 35 million euros, and the deal may be close. Juventus is also considering a straight loan from PSG. Korean media say Japan is now ahead of Korea even at goalkeeper.
国際
コロンビアでM7.4、111人死亡 87人負傷
サラ: An earthquake struck Colombia in South America on the night of August 10, Japan time. It had a magnitude of 7.4. Buildings collapsed and were damaged in many areas. So far, 111 people have died and 87 were injured. Rescue operations are continuing at the scene.
トランプ氏、イランへの補償要求を交渉条件に追加
クリス: President Donald Trump said Iran is demanding compensation from the United States for damage caused by fighting. He said the United States will also demand compensation from Iran, and instructed his team to include it in negotiations. Trump said Iran’s demand had never been mentioned in earlier talks.
ロシア最高裁、反戦政党ヤブロコの下院選除外を決定
サラ: Russia’s Supreme Court has decided to remove the anti-war Yabloko party from September’s lower house election. Yabloko was the only one of the 11 approved parties opposing the invasion of Ukraine. If the decision becomes final, its proportional-representation list will be removed, though its candidates may still run in districts.
トルコ議会、PKK和平法案を可決 一部構成員に恩赦へ
クリス: Turkey’s parliament has approved a peace bill involving the Kurdish armed group PKK. The bill could provide amnesty for members who were not involved in serious crimes, after disarmament and dissolution are confirmed. However, PKK leader Ocalan is excluded from the amnesty. The future of the peace process remains uncertain.
ウクライナ、露のミサイル同時発射200発計画を警戒
サラ: A Ukrainian commander says Russia can currently launch up to 77 missiles at the same time, and plans to increase that number to 200. Ukraine is short of Patriot interceptor missiles. In July, Russia launched 195 ballistic missiles at Ukraine, but Ukrainian forces intercepted only 29.
中国でレアアース輸出規制関連の邦人拘束が判明
クリス: Several Japanese nationals, including presidents of Japanese companies with offices in China, have been detained there in connection with controls on exports of rare earths and other dual-use goods. Some entered China to answer questions from authorities and were then detained. Japan is urging companies to consult its government or embassy.
フランス、干ばつで国土の約7割に水使用制限
サラ: Nearly 70 percent of France is now under water-use restrictions as drought worsens after repeated heat waves. As of August 9, 67 of the country’s 101 departments were under the highest alert. Two-thirds of groundwater reserves were below normal levels. July was France’s hottest on record, with very little rainfall.
フィリピン、台風の土砂崩れ・洪水で8人死亡
クリス: In the Philippines, landslides and flooding linked to a typhoon and seasonal winds have killed eight people. More than 20,000 people are being forced to live in evacuation centers. The typhoon developed last week and later changed into a tropical depression, while damage from the heavy weather continued.
エンタメ（文化・芸能）
WEST.重岡・浜田が同時に結婚発表、重岡は子ども誕生も
サラ: Idol group WEST. members Daiki Shigeoka, 33, and Takahiro Hamada, 37, announced their marriages at the same time on August 9. Their agency said both partners are women outside the entertainment industry. Shigeoka also announced the birth of a child. Both men thanked fans and promised to continue working seriously.
TWICEジョンヨン、JYP退所を発表 グループ活動は継続
クリス: TWICE member Jeongyeon announced on August 10 that she is leaving JYP Entertainment and preparing to begin a new chapter in a new environment. In a handwritten letter, she thanked her members and fans for giving her courage. She stressed that TWICE remains the center of her life, and performing with the group remains her top priority.
B'z、熊本地震復興支援に3000万円寄付
サラ: Rock band B'z has donated 30 million yen to support recovery after the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake, which reached a maximum intensity of seven. The donation includes 20 million yen for Peace Winds Japan and 10 million yen for Save the Children Japan. The band said its members and staff are deeply concerned about affected people.
吉永小百合、映画祭で核兵器廃絶を訴える
クリス: At a film festival in Tokyo, actor Sayuri Yoshinaga called for nuclear weapons to be eliminated, 81 years after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. She spoke about a survivor who had burns on the back and could not sleep facing upward for years. Yoshinaga said nuclear weapons must never be possessed.
台風接近でLuckyFes最終日中止 払い戻しは後日案内
サラ: Organizers have canceled the final day of the outdoor music festival LuckyFes '26, scheduled for August 11 in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki. Typhoon number 15 is approaching, and forecasts for strong winds and heavy rain have worsened. Organizers said safety comes first. Details about ticket refunds will be announced later through official channels.
囲碁・佐田七段、碁聖戦第4局勝利 最終局へ
クリス: Professional Go player Atsushi Sada, ranked seventh dan, won the fourth game of the Go Seisen title match on August 10. His victory sends the match to a final game. The report gave no other information about the fourth game, but confirmed that Sada won and that the competition will continue.
熊本城、8月13日再開へ 地震で40カ所崩落
サラ: Kumamoto Castle is expected to reopen on August 13 after closing temporarily because of the Kumamoto earthquake. Safety checks confirmed that buildings and equipment in areas open to visitors, including inside the main tower, are safe. The final decision will follow an inspection through August 11. The July 28 quake caused collapses at 40 locations, including stone walls.
我が家・杉山、低カリウム性ミオパチーから仕事復帰
クリス: Comedian Hiroyuki Sugiyama of the trio Wagaya has announced his return to work after being diagnosed with hypokalemic myopathy. He left the hospital on August 5 after walking out on his own. Sugiyama will host a free comedy event at Youme Town Saga on August 14, his first show since leaving the hospital.
映画ちいかわ、17日間で興収67.7億円 動員469万人
サラ: The film Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island has earned 6.77 billion yen and attracted more than 4.69 million viewers in its first 17 days, through August 9. Creator Nagano said making the film felt like searching in the dark. Nagano checked many details and worked closely on the production to avoid regrets.
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