英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月26日(水)

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2026年8月26日(水)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

福岡で40度超、各地に危険な暑さ 熱中症警戒
サラ: On August 26, temperatures rose across wide areas of western and eastern Japan. Fukuoka Prefecture recorded 40 degrees Celsius or higher, a level called an extremely hot day. Dangerous heat was reported in many places. People are urged to take as many precautions as possible and remain highly alert for heatstroke.

台風18号、奄美・沖縄で大荒れ続く 土砂災害警戒
クリス: Typhoon number 18 brought very rough weather to the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island. The storm's strong-wind area appears to have passed, but its effects are expected to continue. People are urged to remain extremely alert for landslides and to watch for high waves.

イラン国営映像がバロン氏脅迫か 米当局把握
サラ: Several American media outlets reported that Iranian state media broadcast a video appearing to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the president's son. The Secret Service, which protects the president, said it knows about the video. The video has drawn attention because it appears to contain a threat against the president's son.

CIA長官がモスクワ訪問か、NATO攻撃警告説も
クリス: Several American media outlets reported that the director of the CIA visited Moscow. The purpose of the visit is not clear. Some reports suggest it may have been connected to a warning for Russia about the possibility of a limited attack against a member of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

辺野古沖事故で同志社理事長辞任意向、校長解任
サラ: After two small boats overturned off Henoko in Okinawa, a female student and a captain died during a school training trip. The school operator announced that its chair intends to resign and that the principal will be dismissed. The student's parents said they want the facts, responsibility, and prevention measures clarified, not simply someone leaving office.

東武4人死亡、見張り員不在や連絡不備を捜査
クリス: In a fatal accident on the Tobu Nikko Line, four workers were hit and killed by an express train. A relay lookout was planned near a crossing, about 315 meters from the work site, but the train's camera did not show the person there or waving a flag. Police are investigating communications between the lookouts.

法務省、外国人在留管理などに807億円超要求
サラ: The Justice Ministry has requested more than 80.7 billion yen for next year's budget. The money includes costs for efforts to manage the residency of foreign nationals fairly. The request is more than twice this year's original budget. The ministry compiled the request on August 26 as work on next year's budget continued.

大谷が3試合ぶり三塁打もドジャース連勝6で止まる
クリス: In a game against the Braves, Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani hit a triple, his first hit in three games. But the Dodgers lost the close contest, ending their winning streak at six games. The team had been on a strong run, but it could not add another victory in this game.

東京でAI展示会、ロボット動かす技術に注目
サラ: An exhibition of AI technology opened in Tokyo's Shinjuku district on August 26. About 100 companies are displaying related technologies and services. Much attention is focused on physical AI, in which artificial intelligence makes decisions on its own and operates robots or machines. This is the main focus of the exhibition.

社会のニュース

博多40.4度・太宰府40.3度、史上最高を更新
サラ: On August 26, Fukuoka’s Hakata Ward recorded 40.4 degrees Celsius, and Dazaifu recorded 40.3 degrees. Both temperatures set new records. Hakata experienced Fukuoka City’s first extreme heat day, meaning 40 degrees or higher, and was Japan’s hottest location by 3 p.m. A heatstroke alert was issued across Kyushu.

中野で高級時計4本、2億円相当盗難
クリス: Two men dressed in black broke into a luxury watch store in Nakano Broadway, Tokyo, and stole four watches worth about 20 billion yen. Investigators learned that a man rented an electric scooter near Nakano Station about 15 minutes before the crime. The scooter, clothing, and other items were later found near a junior high school.

ICC赤根所長、制裁下で日本に支援を訴え
サラ: Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has appealed to Japan while the court is under sanctions. The report says her appeal was made under these sanctions. It does not provide clear details about what she asked Japan to do, or about any response from the Japanese government.

辺野古沖事故、遺族は真相解明と再発防止を要求
クリス: After two small boats overturned off Henoko in Okinawa, a 17-year-old female student and a boat captain died during a school trip. The school operator announced that its chair plans to resign, and the principal will be dismissed. The student’s parents said they want the facts, responsibility, and safeguards against another accident—not simply someone leaving office.

財務省、27年度予算38.7兆円要求 国債費過去最高
サラ: Japan’s Finance Ministry is requesting about 38.7 trillion yen for the 2027 budget, up 15.1 percent. Debt service would rise 17.1 percent to about 36.6 trillion yen, a record high, mainly because of higher interest rates. The ministry is considering an assumed interest rate of 3.8 percent, up from 3.0 percent for fiscal 2026.

下水調査、百日せき流行を患者増の2か月前に察知
クリス: During last year’s major whooping cough outbreak, a research team including Osaka University continuously tested bacterial genes in sewage. The team found signs of an outbreak more than two months before the number of patients started to increase.

香川の水不足、9月収穫の稲作にも影響
サラ: Continued low rainfall is affecting rice farming in Kagawa as the September harvest approaches. Some fields are drying up, and farmers are worried about the water shortage. In Higashi-Kagawa, farmer Masayuki Fujimoto has about 2.4 hectares of rice fields. The report says the shortage is already affecting rice scheduled for harvest in September.

生活道路の法定速度、9月から30キロに引き下げ
クリス: Starting September 1, the legal speed on many residential roads in Japan will drop from 60 to 30 kilometers per hour. Roads without a center line or divider will generally be covered, while roads with a center line remain at 60 unless signs say otherwise. About 70 percent of general roads are affected, and driving at 60 can lead to immediate license suspension.

政治・経済

植田日銀総裁、健康問題なく会議を欠席
サラ: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will not attend this year’s Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming, held from the 27th to the 29th. The bank says the decision was based on his schedule, not a health problem. Policy Board member Naoki Tamura will attend instead. Ueda attended in 2023 and 2025.

カナダ、米国700超品目に最大50％報復関税
クリス: Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Starting September 8, Canada will impose tariffs of up to 50 percent on more than 700 American imports. The total value is about 20 billion US dollars. Steel, lumber, and milk will face 50 percent tariffs, while fresh fish and cheese will face 25 percent.

政府、ホルムズ海峡を避ける代替パイプライン支援へ
サラ: Following the situation in the Middle East, the government plans to create a new plan for a stable energy supply. The plan is expected to include support for building alternative pipelines. These pipelines could help Japan obtain crude oil through routes that do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

食品消費税減税の影響農家らへ給付金を検討
クリス: The government is considering new benefit payments for farmers and others affected by a planned reduction in the consumption tax on food. The tax cut is expected to begin next April. The government is studying the payments as a support measure connected to the effects of lowering the food tax rate.

法務省、外国人在留の適正管理に807億円超要求
サラ: The Justice Ministry is requesting more than 80.7 billion yen in next fiscal year’s budget. The money would support efforts to ensure fair management of the residency of foreign people in Japan. The request is more than twice the ministry’s initial budget for the current fiscal year.

出産無償化へ、厚労省が専門家検討会を設置
クリス: Japan’s health ministry plans to establish a panel of experts on free childbirth. The panel will discuss a system in which public health insurance fully covers basic childbirth costs. The move is based on a law passed during the latest special session of the Diet.

スマホ新法、9割超の企業が代替決済を未利用
サラ: A survey of 30 app companies found that Japan’s new smartphone law has not achieved its goal. The law, which regulates Google and Apple, fully took effect last December. More than 90 percent of companies said they do not use alternative payment systems. Industry groups called this a critical situation.

ガソリン価格169円90銭、4週ぶり値上がり
クリス: The reported gasoline price was 169 yen and 90 sen. It rose for the first time in four weeks. The figure was released on August 26, 2026, at 2:35 p.m. The report did not say how much the price increased or explain the reason for the rise.

スポーツ

大谷、8月31日のタイガース戦で投手復帰の可能性
サラ: Shohei Ohtani may return as a pitcher on August 30 in the United States, or August 31 in Japan, against Detroit. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the possibility depends on whether Ohtani feels good this week. Ohtani plans to throw in the bullpen or face live batters in Atlanta before his next outing.

錦織、全米オープン予選2回戦へ 現役最後の四大大会
クリス: Kei Nishikori has advanced to the second round of qualifying in the men’s singles at the U.S. Open. Nishikori, who has announced his retirement after this season, defeated an Austrian player two sets to one in the first qualifying round. This is expected to be his final Grand Slam tournament as an active player.

大谷の本塁突入見送り、監督は判断を評価
サラ: Shohei Ohtani did not run home in the ninth inning against Atlanta, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that was the decision he wanted. With one out and a runner on third, Roberts believed Ohtani would have been out against Atlanta’s strong infield. Ohtani also appeared fine after briefly limping in the seventh inning.

西武栗山、頭部に141キロ死球 引退試合控える
クリス: Seibu outfielder Takumi Kuriyama left a minor league game against Rakuten after a 141-kilometer-per-hour fastball hit him in the head. The pitcher was ejected for the dangerous pitch. Kuriyama had started as the fourth batter and designated hitter. The 42-year-old plans to retire after this season, with a farewell game scheduled for August 30.

競泳銀の本多灯被告、危険運転傷害を初公判で認める
サラ: Swimmer Tomoru Honda admitted the charges at his first court hearing. The Olympic silver medalist is accused of dangerous driving causing injury after driving far over the speed limit and causing an accident that injured a man. The hearing was held at the Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court.

龍谷大野球部、問題行為で活動停止
クリス: Ryukoku University has suspended its baseball team after an internal investigation into misconduct within the team. The university, a member of the Kansai Big Six University Baseball League, announced the suspension on August 26. The suspension began on August 5. A university representative said more details will be explained on August 27.

来年女子W杯、12月11日にブラジルで組み合わせ抽選
サラ: The draw for next year’s Women’s Soccer World Cup will be held on December 11 this year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The tournament will also be held in Brazil and will begin next June. The draw will decide the groups for the women’s world championship.

大谷三塁打もドジャース敗れ6連勝止まる
クリス: Shohei Ohtani had a triple against the Atlanta Braves, his first hit in three games. However, the Dodgers lost the close game, and their six-game winning streak ended. The Dodgers were playing the Braves, who lead the Eastern Division, in a series that began on August 25.

鈴木誠也2安打もカブスは逆転サヨナラ負け
サラ: Seiya Suzuki had two hits for the Chicago Cubs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both hits helped produce runs, but the Cubs lost after the Diamondbacks came from behind to win in their final at-bat. The game was played in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Diamondbacks’ home stadium.

国際

CIA長官がモスクワ訪問、ウクライナ情勢など協議か
サラ: U.S. media reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on the 25th. The United States had learned that Russia may have begun early preparations for a possible large-scale military mobilization in Ukraine. It is unclear whether the visit was connected. Ratcliffe reportedly held talks with Russia about Ukraine and other issues.

ドリー・パートンさん死去、80歳 米音楽界の巨星
クリス: Dolly Parton, known as the Queen of Country Music, died in Tennessee on the 25th, at age 80. She was a major figure in American music and won the Grammy Awards, considered the highest honor in U.S. music, many times.

NY原油、ホルムズ航路協議受け5％超急落
サラ: On the 25th, prices in the New York oil market fell sharply. Futures for West Texas Intermediate, a key international benchmark, briefly dropped into the 80-dollar range per barrel. Prices fell more than five percent from the previous day, reaching their lowest level in about ten days, after talks about shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

カナダ、米国700超品目に最大50％の報復関税
クリス: Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to new U.S. tariffs. Starting September 8, more than 700 American products will face tariffs of up to 50 percent. The total value is about 20 billion dollars. Steel, lumber, and milk will face 50 percent tariffs, while fresh fish and cheese will face 25 percent.

中国河北省、ホルムアルデヒド浸し白菜出荷か調査
サラ: Authorities in Hebei Province, China, are investigating claims that napa cabbage was shipped after being dipped in a solution containing formaldehyde. Formaldehyde has been identified as a possible cancer-causing chemical. Local officials said they are continuing the investigation into the reported shipments.

イスラエル、東エルサレムのUNRWA施設退去を指示
クリス: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, to leave its facility in East Jerusalem and said work had begun. UNRWA said more than 50 security forces entered with at least four armored vehicles and appeared to take control. Israel said renovations would create a boys’ high school, a mosque, and sports facilities.

イラン国営映像がバロン氏脅迫か シークレットサービス把握
サラ: Several U.S. media outlets reported that Iranian state media broadcast a video that appeared to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the president’s son. The U.S. Secret Service, which handles the president’s security, said it was aware of the video.

トランプ氏、オンタリオ湖を「アメリカ湖」に改称検討
クリス: President Donald Trump said on the 25th that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “American Lake.” The lake is one of the Great Lakes and has the same name as a place in Canada. The claim came as tensions between the United States and Canada were increasing.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

ドリー・パートンさん死去、3000曲超を残す
サラ: Country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 25. She was 80, according to her relatives. Born in Tennessee in 1946, she wrote more than 3,000 songs, including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” She won 11 Grammy Awards. President Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for one week.

濱口監督作、アカデミー賞国際長編部門の日本代表に
クリス: Ryosuke Hamaguchi’s Japanese-French film, “Suddenly Feeling Sick,” has been chosen as Japan’s entry for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Tao Okamoto and Belgian actress Virginie Efira star. Set mainly in Paris, it follows a care-facility director and a Japanese stage director with terminal cancer who meet by chance.

正岡子規の未発表俳句2句発見
サラ: Two previously unpublished haiku by poet Masaoka Shiki have been found. They were written in an 1898 New Year booklet containing 17 poems. An expert said one poem expresses joy at Mount Fuji and cranes, while the other imagines a kite rising after its string is cut. He called its playful spirit typical of Shiki.

NHK経営委員長、相次ぐ放送不具合の影響を否定
クリス: Chairman Nobuyuki Koga of the broadcaster’s management board said recent broadcast problems have not had a major effect on society. He said he does not view them as a series of mistakes. Problems included some satellite programs failing to appear on certain televisions, and an FM radio interruption lasting 49 seconds. A new information building has begun full operation.

女川で震災を免れた30年前のタイムカプセル開封
サラ: In Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, a time capsule buried about 30 years ago was opened on August 15. In 1997, all 135 sixth-grade students in the town buried letters and magazines. The capsule was meant to open in 2026. It survived the 2011 tsunami because the sports field was on higher ground. About 60 former students attended.

「救命病棟24時」、13年ぶり10月に復活
クリス: The medical drama series “24-Hour Emergency Room” will return on October 12, after a 13-year break. Yosuke Eguchi and Nanako Matsushima will co-star. The series shows doctors and nurses facing life-and-death situations in emergency care. This will be its sixth series and its first broadcast in the popular Monday nine p.m. television time slot.

将門塚で迷惑行為の配信者、団体が脱退処分
サラ: A streaming group said it expelled member Ainosuke after he climbed a stone monument at Masakado-zuka in Tokyo during a livestream. A shrine manager filed a complaint, and an investigation is proceeding without an arrest. His Kick account was suspended for 999 years. The group apologized after mistakenly reporting that he had already been indicted.

人気アナウンサーの結婚発表が相次ぐ
クリス: Several popular Japanese announcers announced marriages this summer. Masatoshi Namba announced his marriage on August 26. Rikuto Konishi also reported that he married fellow announcer Saya Oishi. Takuya Kimura announced his remarriage earlier this month. Former television announcer Kana Sato married comedian Naoto Ikeda. The series of announcements attracted public attention.

VIVANTシーズン2、X世界トレンド5週連続1位
サラ: By its fifth episode, the second season of “Vivant” had ranked number one in X’s worldwide trends for five straight weeks. It recorded an average household rating of 15.2 percent, staying above 15 percent for five weeks. The season began at 18.8 percent, higher than the first season’s opening rating of 11.5 percent.

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