英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月19日(水)

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2026年8月19日(水)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

千葉豪雨で死者13人、浸水2300棟超。車2500台移動へ
サラ: Repeated rain bands brought record rainfall to Chiba Prefecture. The disaster has killed 13 people. More than 2,300 homes have suffered flooding, including damage above and below floor level. Meanwhile, Chiba City expects to finish moving about 2,500 vehicles left on city roads today.

クシュナー氏、エジプトでハマス代表団と異例の直接協議
クリス: On August 16, Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, met a Hamas delegation in Egypt. Because the United States designates Hamas as a terrorist organization, direct talks are unusual. Hamas leader al-Hayya reportedly thanked the Trump administration for improving Gaza’s humanitarian situation and again promised disarmament. A researcher said the talks show Hamas has become a solution, rather than a problem, for the United States.

西日本で危険な暑さ、北・東日本は大雨の恐れ
サラ: On the 19th, temperatures were expected to rise across western Japan. Some areas in northern Kyushu, including Kumamoto, faced dangerously hot conditions. People were urged to take strong steps to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, moist air was expected to make the atmosphere unstable in northern and eastern Japan, bringing the possibility of heavy rain.

半導体株など売られ、日経平均が一時2100円超下落
クリス: On August 19, selling spread in Tokyo, especially among semiconductor-related stocks. Investors were concerned that higher crude oil futures prices and rising long-term interest rates could hurt company earnings. The Nikkei average fell more than 2,100 points at one point during the morning session.

台風18号発生、来週の日本への影響に警戒
サラ: Typhoon Number 18 formed at noon on August 19 near the Truck Islands, far southeast of Japan. The storm is expected to move gradually northwest. It could affect Japan next week. The Meteorological Agency is urging people to pay close attention to future updates about the storm and its path.

竹中元所長、万博工事費水増しで背任容疑逮捕
クリス: Police in Osaka arrested a 61-year-old former Takenaka Corporation site manager on suspicion of breach of trust. He allegedly worked with a subcontractor to inflate charges for interior work at a temporary Expo office, causing about 13.69 million yen in damage. Investigators say some extra money was used for renovations to his home and a relative’s restaurant.

俳優・岸惠子さん死去、「君の名は」出演、93歳
サラ: Actress Keiko Kishi has died at her home in Yokohama. She died of old age on August 7, at the age of 93. Kishi became popular after appearing in the 1953 hit film “Your Name.” She was also active as a writer. She was born in Yokohama.

15歳少年、両親の自宅放火と殺人未遂容疑で逮捕
クリス: A 15-year-old middle school boy in Omuta, Fukuoka, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson. Police say he poured a gasoline-like liquid in his home while his parents slept and set it on fire. His father suffered burns, his mother was unharmed, and the house was destroyed. The boy admitted the allegations.

大谷翔平、6年連続30号本塁打、ドジャース2連勝
サラ: Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home run of the season against the Colorado Rockies. It was his second straight game with a home run. The achievement gave him at least 30 home runs for six consecutive seasons. The Dodgers won the game, giving the team its second straight victory.

社会のニュース

万博工事費水増し、ゼネコン社員を背任容疑で逮捕
サラ: An employee of a major general contractor has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust. He was the site manager for construction at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue. He allegedly inflated bills for Expo work and had a subcontractor renovate his home, causing the company losses of more than 13 million yen.

踏切に車を止めた運転手、殺人未遂容疑で捜査
クリス: A driver is suspected of attempted murder after stopping a car on a railway crossing. A vehicle behind it then collided with a train. The people in the following vehicle escaped safely. The case involved a stopped car, a following vehicle, and a train.

太平洋のトラック諸島近海で台風18号発生
サラ: Typhoon Number 18 has formed near the Truk Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The new storm is located in the waters near the island group. The report confirms its formation, but provides no other information about the storm. It does not describe its strength, movement, or possible effects.

秋篠宮ご夫妻、公式訪問でパラグアイへ出発
クリス: Prince and Princess Akishino left Haneda Airport on the evening of August 18. They are traveling to Paraguay for an official visit. During the visit, they will meet Japanese immigrants and their descendants. They will also reflect on the difficult history of the immigrants and their achievements.

熊本など38度予想、14都府県に熱中症警戒アラート
サラ: Temperatures are expected to rise across Japan on August 19, bringing dangerous heat. Kumamoto City, Saga City, and Kurume in Fukuoka may reach 38 degrees Celsius. Highs of 37 degrees are forecast in Hita, 35 in Osaka, and 34 in Tokyo and Nagoya. Heatstroke alerts cover 14 prefectures.

女性トイレの行列解消へ、便器数基準を見直し
クリス: Standards for the number of toilets needed in stores, workplaces, and schools will be reviewed. The current standards use different measures for waiting times for men and women. The review aims to reduce long lines in women’s restrooms. The revised standards are expected to be published within this fiscal year.

陸自、個人情報収集は任務の範囲内と説明
サラ: The Ground Self-Defense Force says that collecting personal information was within the scope of its mission. The statement concerns the Self-Defense Force’s gathering of personal information. The report provides no further details about what information was collected, whose information was involved, or the mission connected to the collection.

京都市、介護中にパチンコへ行ったヘルパーを虐待認定
クリス: Kyoto City has recognized a helper’s actions as psychological abuse under the law to prevent abuse of people with disabilities. During care for a man with a severe disability, the helper left for about two and a half hours to play pachinko. The man went outside alone and was protected by police. He was not injured.

大飯原発3号機、発電機接続部品の損傷で自動停止
サラ: Unit 3 at Kansai Electric Power’s Ohi Nuclear Power Plant automatically stopped after damage was found in a part connecting a generator. The report says there were no injuries and no impact on the surrounding environment. The automatic stop followed the damage found in the generator connection.

政治・経済

日経平均、一時2100円超下落。AI・半導体株に売り
サラ: Japan’s Nikkei stock index fell more than 2,100 points at one point on August 19, reaching the 65,300 range. It opened 648.46 points lower, at 66,812.27. Selling focused on artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares. Uncertainty in the Middle East and rising long-term interest rates also pressured Japanese and U.S. stocks.

米、カナダ産一部輸入品への50％追加関税を3日間停止
クリス: President Donald Trump said the United States will pause a planned 50 percent additional tariff on some Canadian imports for three days. The measure was scheduled for early August 19, Japan time. It covers about 20 billion dollars in goods, including wine, dairy products, and wooden furniture. Trump said the pause followed an agreement with Canada.

竹中元所長、万博工事水増しで会社に1300万円超損害
サラ: Police in Osaka arrested a 61-year-old former general site manager of Takenaka Corporation on suspicion of breach of trust. Investigators say he instructed a subcontractor to overcharge the company by more than 13 million yen for Expo construction. The extra money was allegedly used for his home renovation and work at a relative’s restaurant.

日豪、反撃能力を想定した長射程ミサイル試験で協力へ
クリス: Japan and Australia are set to work together on tests of missiles with a long range. Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi discussed the plan in a meeting. The cooperation is being considered on the assumption that the missiles could be used as part of Japan’s counterstrike capability. This is the main point of the reported plan.

防衛省、水中発射極超音速ミサイルなど開発へ
サラ: The Defense Ministry plans to begin developing a hypersonic missile launched from underwater, as a tool for Japan’s counterstrike capability. It is also studying launch systems for long-range missiles on unmanned submarines. Another plan calls for cheap, long-range attack drones using civilian products, designed for quick, mass production. These projects are listed without requested amounts.

茂木外相、イエメン政府への支援継続で一致
クリス: Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met Yemen’s Presidential Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Motegi said Japan would continue supporting the Yemeni government because stability near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is important to international development. The two agreed to cooperate for regional peace and stability. Motegi also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

生成AIの学習データ収集方法公表を企業に要請へ
サラ: The Japanese government has released draft basic principles for balancing generative artificial intelligence development with protection of intellectual property rights. The draft asks businesses to disclose how they collect the data used to train generative artificial intelligence. The request is intended to ensure transparency. The principles may be applied as early as this autumn.

熊本地震の煙突倒壊受け、国が全国の類似煙突を調査
クリス: Japan’s transport minister says the government will inspect similar chimneys across the country. The decision follows the collapse of a chimney at a paper mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, during the Kumamoto earthquake. Nine people died in that accident. The minister said the nationwide investigation would examine chimneys like the one involved.

新潟産コシヒカリ仮渡し金、前年比4割安の1万8500円
サラ: JA Zen-Noh Niigata set the preliminary payment for 2026 Koshihikari rice at 18,500 yen per 60 kilograms. That is 40 percent below the 2025 level of 30,000 yen. The group cited growing private rice stocks and slow advance contracts with wholesalers. Other prices also fell, as rice surpluses and higher storage costs affected distribution.

スポーツ

韓国協会の外国人審判への性的接待疑惑、JFAが事実確認
サラ: Reports say the Korea Football Association provided sexual hospitality to foreign referees, including Japanese referees, who handled international matches for the national team. Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto spoke to reporters about the report. He said the association is moving forward with efforts to confirm the facts.

レッドソックス吉田、左太もも裏負傷で復帰は今季終盤か
クリス: Boston Red Sox player Masataka Yoshida is on the injured list with an injury to the back of his left thigh. Acting manager Tony Tracy said the injury was serious. He expects Yoshida to return no earlier than late in the regular season.

大谷翔平、6年連続30号。ドジャースがロッキーズ戦勝利
サラ: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home run of the season against the Colorado Rockies. It was his second home run in two games. Ohtani has now reached 30 home runs for six straight seasons. The Dodgers won their second straight game in Denver.

夏の甲子園4強決定、健大高崎は初の準決勝進出
クリス: Four teams have reached the semifinals of Japan’s summer high school baseball tournament. Kendai Takasaki reached the semifinals for the first time. Chiben Wakayama returns after five years, Tenri after nine, and Yokohama after 18. The semifinals are August 20. Chiben Wakayama will play Yokohama, and Tenri will play Kendai Takasaki.

岡本和真、25号でブルージェイズ新人最多本塁打更新
サラ: Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto hit a huge solo home run, his 25th of the season, in a 10 to 5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his first homer in August and broke Toronto’s rookie record. He hit it in the fifth inning, ending a 17-game wait between home runs.

村上宗隆、豪快29号。30本まであと1本
クリス: Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami hit his 29th home run of the season against the Chicago Cubs. The shot came in the third inning and struck the large video screen beyond left field. A Cubs fan caught the ball and threw it back onto the field. Murakami is now one homer short of 30.

横浜高元監督の渡辺元智さん死去、OBらが追悼
サラ: Former Yokohama High School baseball manager Motonori Watanabe has died. His former players, including alumni who later became professional baseball players, spoke about their feelings after his death. Watanabe was from Kanagawa Prefecture. He became Yokohama High’s baseball manager in 1968.

W杯MVPのロドリ、バルセロナ加入を正式発表
クリス: Barcelona has officially announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City. He has signed a four-year contract through June 30, 2030. Rodri captained Spain at the 2026 World Cup, started all eight matches, helped Spain win its second title, and was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

ドジャースのディアス、首の炎症で負傷者リスト入り
サラ: Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz has been placed on the injured list because of neck inflammation. After returning from right elbow surgery on July 30, he struggled, allowing three earned runs against Colorado and raising his earned run average to 11.85. His recent struggles have raised questions about pressure or the yips. His postseason role remains uncertain.

国際

米イランのホルムズ海峡協議停滞中、UAEはミサイル発射主張
サラ: Talks between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz are stalled. On August 18, the United Arab Emirates said that two ballistic missiles had been launched from Iran toward the UAE. Iran denied involvement. The announcement came while discussions between the two countries over the waterway remained at a standstill.

米韓軍事演習、米要請で8月21日までに短縮
クリス: South Korea’s military says its regular joint exercise with the United States will end on August 21. At the request of the US side, the exercise will last about half as long as originally planned. South Korean media reported that drills based on a counterattack against North Korea will not be held.

トランプ氏、秋の米朝首脳会談実現を側近に要求
サラ: President Donald Trump is strongly urging his aides to arrange a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this autumn, according to a report citing US government officials. The report says Trump wants the meeting to take place this fall. The reported request concerns a possible meeting between the two leaders.

米、ICC赤根所長らを制裁。ICCは法の支配侵害と非難
クリス: The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Sey. Their US assets will be frozen, and they will be largely cut off from the US financial system. The court condemned the action, saying it harms the rule of law and threatens international justice.

米政権、カナダへの50％追加関税発動を3日間延期
サラ: The Trump administration says it will give Canada a three-day delay before imposing an additional 50 percent tariff on certain imports, including dairy products. The tariff had been scheduled to take effect shortly after 1 p.m. Japan time on August 19. The administration announced the grace period for the new tariff.

米ABC、放送免許更新審査の差し止めを求め政権提訴
クリス: An American television network has sued the Trump administration, asking a court to stop an early review of its broadcast license renewal. The network says the administration is moving the review forward to gain more influence over its programming. The lawsuit challenges the government’s handling of the broadcast license review.

ロシアのミサイルでウクライナ東部10人死亡、攻撃応酬続く
サラ: On August 18, a Russian missile hit a settlement in eastern Ukraine, killing 10 people. At the same time, Ukraine carried out a large drone attack inside Russia. Heavy attacks by both sides are continuing, with missile and drone strikes part of the ongoing exchange.

米国防総省、イラン作戦後の湾岸米軍縮小を検討
クリス: A report says the US Defense Department is considering reducing American troop levels in the Persian Gulf after operations against Iran end. Iranian retaliation damaged US bases, forcing reconstruction and a review of the military posture. A regional commander is open to moving forces west. The defense secretary has not formally ordered a review.

原油高や財政懸念で世界的に長期金利上昇、IT社債も影響
サラ: Long-term interest rates are rising around the world, including in the United States, Japan, and Europe. Concerns about inflation caused by high oil prices and worsening government finances are contributing to the increase. Meanwhile, major technology companies are issuing huge amounts of corporate debt amid the artificial intelligence boom, adding another factor to the market.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

岸惠子さん死去、国際派俳優・エッセイスト、93歳
サラ: Keiko Kishi, a leading Japanese international actress and essayist, died at her home in Yokohama on August 7 from old age. She was 93. Her funeral was held privately. Kishi became a national star after playing Machiko in the 1953 film “Kimi no Na wa.” She also acted in films in Japan and abroad and won an essay award.

四千頭身・都築拓紀、女性への接触疑いで書類送検
クリス: Takuji Tsuzuki, a member of the comedy trio Yonsentoshin, was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating Tokyo’s public nuisance law. He allegedly touched a woman at a music event in June. His agency suspended him. During questioning, Tsuzuki said he had been drinking, did not remember everything clearly, and deeply regretted his actions.

「パイレーツ」新作、ジョニー・デップと出演交渉
サラ: Producer Jerry Bruckheimer says he is still talking with Johnny Depp about a new “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie. However, Jack Sparrow will not be the main character. The story is expected to focus on a new character played by Margot Robbie, while Depp’s character may have a supporting role.

「踊る大捜査線」新作スピンオフ、9月から配信
クリス: A new three-episode spin-off of “Bayside Shakedown” will stream exclusively on Prime Video from September 4. The story explores the 13 years missing from the life of police officer Shunsaku Aoshima. A cassette tape leads investigator Yukio Akashi to trace Aoshima’s unknown activities, using his unusual theories and imagination.

週刊少年ジャンプ、平均発行部数が初の100万部割れ
サラ: The latest average circulation of “Weekly Shonen Jump” has fallen below one million copies for the first time. The magazine now averages slightly more than 980,000 copies. During its peak, it published about 6.5 million copies. The figures come from a survey by the Japan Magazine Publishers Association.

久石譲さん、日米公演などでギネス世界記録3件認定
クリス: Composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi has received three Guinness World Records. Two recognize the highest ticket sales for consecutive classical performances, at venues in Tokyo and Los Angeles. The third recognizes the longest consecutive concert run by a classical composer, after seven nights at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

森高千里さんら、熊本地震復興へ計1億2000万円寄付
サラ: Singer Chisato Moritaka and her agency will donate a total of 120 million yen to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake. Her agency will give 100 million yen, and Moritaka will give 20 million yen to Kumamoto Prefecture. Donation boxes will also be placed at her concerts in September and October.

西山朋佳女流三冠、清麗を初獲得し女流四冠に
クリス: Shogi player Tomoka Nishiyama defeated Kana Fukuma in the fourth game of the Kirei title match, winning the series three games to one. Nishiyama captured the title for the first time and returned to holding four women’s titles. Nishiyama and Fukuma now hold four titles each, and they will meet again in the upcoming Hakurei match.

仙台のポケモンGOイベントで宿泊難、受験生支援要請
サラ: A large “Pokemon GO” event will take place in Sendai from November 6 to 8, overlapping with entrance examinations at Tohoku University. Hotel rooms are already difficult to find, and some prices have risen sharply. Sendai has asked five hotel industry groups to provide information about available rooms and cancellations for students and their families.

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