英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月29日(土)

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2026年8月29日(土)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

鹿児島で流された3人のうち2人死亡、1人不明
サラ: In Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture, three middle and high school students were swept out to sea on the 28th. On the morning of the 29th, two were found in the nearby waters and later confirmed dead. One middle school student is still missing, and the search continues.

北陸など31日まで大雨恐れ、土砂災害に警戒
クリス: A front and moist air are making conditions very unstable. Rain is strengthening again in the Hokuriku region, which had record rainfall on the 27th. From northern to western Japan, very heavy or heavy rain is expected through the 31st. Hokuriku may also face another period of heavy rain.

ネパール土石流死者586人、日本人5人不明
サラ: A large landslide near the border between Nepal and China has killed a total of 586 people in both countries. More than 1,900 people are still missing on the Nepal side. Five Japanese people also cannot be contacted. The United Nations plans to expand its support.

トランプ氏、ベネズエラ石油資源の過半支配権確保
クリス: President Donald Trump said the United States has secured control of more than half of Venezuela's oil resources. In the United States, gasoline prices continue to rise after the military operation against Iran. Trump said the move would lead to much lower prices.

東京発機の車輪格納部で男性遺体、警察が捜査
サラ: A man's body was found inside the wheel storage area of an airplane at an airport in Malaysia. The airplane had flown from Tokyo. Local police are investigating the cause of death and other details.

中道改革連合、公明系議員離脱で分裂の公算
クリス: The Centrist Reform Union is increasingly likely to split. Twenty-eight of its 49 lower-house members are from Komeito and are considering leaving. This follows the Constitutional Democratic Party's decision not to merge. The parties plan to make a final decision by August 31. A split would cost the union its position as the largest opposition party.

群馬67台事故で26人書類送検、安全運転怠った疑い
クリス: Police have referred 26 people to prosecutors over a major accident in Gunma Prefecture involving 67 vehicles last December. Two people died and 23 were injured. At the time, the road had snow and ice, and the speed limit was set at 50 kilometers per hour. The 26 people are suspected of failing to drive safely.

上半期出生数34万2068人、11年ぶり増加
サラ: The number of babies born in the first six months of this year was 342,068, including babies born to foreign residents. This was 2,788 more than during the same period last year, an increase of 0.8 percent. It was the first increase in 11 years. There were also 238,979 marriages.

社会のニュース

鹿児島の水難事故、2人死亡・中学生1人不明
サラ: In Kagoshima Prefecture, three students were swept out to sea on the 28th. Two of them were found in the sea near the accident site on the morning of the 29th. They were later confirmed dead. One middle school student is still missing.

北陸など29～31日大雨恐れ、土砂災害に厳重警戒
クリス: Heavy rain may return to the Hokuriku region from the 29th through the 31st. The ground is already loose after record rain on the 27th, raising the risk of landslides. Strong rain is also possible in San-in and Kinki. People should be extremely careful of landslides, flooding, and rising rivers.

大阪天王寺の女性刺傷、ベトナム人男を逮捕
サラ: Police in Osaka have arrested a 25-year-old Vietnamese man in connection with the stabbing of a 31-year-old office worker near JR Tennoji Station in June. He is suspected of attempted robbery and murder, and is believed to be the attacker. Police are also investigating possible involvement by an organized crime group.

福島の除染土、仙台の国施設花壇で再生利用
クリス: Soil removed during decontamination after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident was brought into a government office building in Sendai on the 29th. The soil was delivered to a flower bed as part of a project to reuse decontaminated soil.

警察庁、27年度から全国に装着カメラ約2000台導入
サラ: Japan’s National Police Agency plans to introduce wearable cameras for police officers nationwide from fiscal 2027. About 2,000 cameras are planned. Trial operations showed that the video could be used as evidence and to check whether police actions were appropriate. The agency requested about 170 million yen for the program.

上半期出生数11年ぶり増、少子化の減少鈍化か
クリス: The number of births in Japan during the first half of this year was 342,068, up 0.8 percent from the same period last year. It was the first increase for the first half of a year in 11 years. The low birthrate trend continues, but the rapid decline may be slowing. More marriages in 2024 and 2025 may have had an effect.

物価高に苦しむ人向け、全国一斉生活相談会
サラ: A nationwide consultation event was held for people struggling with rising prices and other financial problems. Many people said their income was not keeping up with higher prices, making daily life unstable. Lawyers and welfare experts took part in the consultations to support those facing serious difficulties.

中道改革連合、公明系28人の離脱で分裂か
クリス: The Chudo Kaikaku political group is likely to split. Twenty-eight of its 49 lower-house lawmakers are linked to Komeito and are considering leaving. The Constitutional Democratic Party has said it will not merge with the group. The parties plan to make a final decision by August 31.

港区、サウナに非常ブザーと容易に開く扉を義務化へ
サラ: Tokyo’s Minato Ward plans to require saunas to install emergency buzzers and use doors that can be opened easily. The proposal follows the deaths of a married couple at a private sauna in Akasaka. Existing facilities would receive grace periods. Those that do not comply could eventually lose their business permits.

政治・経済

円相場一時160円20銭、米利上げ観測で円安進む
サラ: The yen fell to the 160-yen level against the U.S. dollar in New York, reaching 160 yen and 20 sen at one point. The move came as expectations for an early U.S. rate hike grew. The effect of Japan-U.S. currency intervention appears to be weakening, about four weeks after the intervention.

ウォーシュ議長、9月の米利上げ可能性を示唆
クリス: Expectations for a U.S. interest rate hike in September increased after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Wausch. He said the Fed still had work to do unless it was confident that underlying inflation was moving toward its 2 percent target. He suggested that another rate hike may be needed.

日本の原油中東依存なお6割、米国産輸入急増
サラ: Japan still gets about 60 percent of its crude oil from the Middle East, six months after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. U.S. oil imports increased sharply and helped make up for lower Middle Eastern supplies. At least 16 shuttle ships have also been moving oil around the strait, making supply routes more complex.

9月の電気・ガス料金、補助縮小などで全地域値上げ
クリス: Electricity and gas prices will rise in every region in Japan for September use. A government subsidy has been reduced, while resource prices, including liquefied natural gas, have increased because of the situation in the Middle East. For an average Tokyo home, electricity will rise by 432 yen to 8,275 yen, and gas by 307 yen to 5,744 yen.

日米、中国・北朝鮮やインド太平洋で連携確認
サラ: Japan and the United States have agreed to work closely together on issues involving China and North Korea, as well as the wider Indo-Pacific region. Japan’s Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi held talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau. The two officials confirmed the importance of close cooperation.

米共和党候補、対カナダ追加関税の撤廃を要求
クリス: Republican Senate candidate Susan Collins of Maine has asked the Trump administration to remove a 50 percent additional tariff on some Canadian goods. She said high tariffs imposed by both countries are increasing costs and risks for families and businesses in Maine, while also creating more uncertainty. Maine has strong economic ties with Canada.

立民、中道改革連合・公明との合流見送り
サラ: The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has said it will not merge with the Chudo Reform Union or Komeito. The three parties plan to hold another leaders’ meeting after the weekend to discuss their future relationship. The talks may include whether they will continue working together and how the other two parties will respond.

日本、自衛隊をインドネシア森林火災の消火に派遣
クリス: Japan will send Self-Defense Forces personnel to Indonesia to help fight large forest fires. Defense Minister Koizumi announced the dispatch as an international emergency assistance activity. The personnel will carry out firefighting operations in response to the serious forest fires in Indonesia.

霞ケ関キャピタル、27年入社の初任給月100万円
サラ: Real estate developer Kasumigaseki Capital plans to offer new employees joining in April 2027 a starting salary of one million yen per month. The company is targeting people with exceptional skills in areas such as entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence. About 1,300 people applied, and around 10 received job offers. Their annual pay will be about 14 million yen.

スポーツ

錦織圭、全米予選敗退で最後の四大大会本戦逃す
サラ: In the third round of qualifying for the US Open men’s singles, Kei Nishikori lost in straight sets to 20-year-old Rei Sakamoto. Nishikori has announced that he will retire at the end of this season. As a result, he will not reach the main draw of his final Grand Slam tournament.

岡本和真、27号ソロ含む3打点でブルージェイズ勝利
クリス: Toronto Blue Jays player Kazuma Okamoto helped his team beat the Seattle Mariners. He hit a solo home run, his 27th of the season, and drove in three runs. The Blue Jays played the Mariners in Toronto on August 28.

村上宗隆2安打、ホワイトソックス3連勝に貢献
サラ: Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami had two hits, including a double, against the Minnesota Twins. He helped create scoring chances and also made an impact on defense. The White Sox won their third straight game and remain first in the American League Central Division.

山下美夢有、米女子ゴルフ第2Rで首位浮上
クリス: Miyu Yamashita moved into first place after the second round of a women’s golf tournament on the US tour. The round was played in Massachusetts on August 28. Yamashita is seeking two straight wins and finished the day at nine under par. She won her second event of the season the previous week.

リーグワン、海外出身選手の出場制限を見直し
サラ: Rugby League One has announced a review of its new rule limiting appearances by players born outside Japan. Executive Director Hajime Shoji said the league learned the players’ views and felt the rule needed to be reconsidered. He also said there had not been enough communication.

阪神、2位巨人との3連戦初戦に勝利
クリス: Japanese professional baseball held six games on August 28. In the Central League, the Hanshin Tigers won the opening game of a three-game series against the second-place Yomiuri Giants. The series is a direct matchup between the two teams.

鈴木誠也3安打2打点も、カブスは3連敗
サラ: Chicago Cubs player Seiya Suzuki had three hits and two runs batted in against the Cincinnati Reds. He started the game as the number-two batter and right fielder. However, the Cubs lost after giving up the lead, suffering their third straight defeat.

41歳ロナウド決勝弾、通算978得点で大台まで22
クリス: At age 41, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal and raised his career total to 978 goals. He is now 22 goals away from reaching 1,000. Ronaldo scored with a one-touch shot after changing the direction of the ball, helping his team win.

ガーディアンズ有望株、年齢・身元詐称で出場停止
サラ: Major League Baseball suspended Guardians prospect David Severino over an age and identity fraud scheme. His age was reported as 13 or 14, but records showed he was born on April 2, 2010, and was 16. A false identity, medical and school records, death certificate, and even a tombstone were reportedly created. The Guardians ended his contract in May.

国際

ネパール・中国土石流、死者633人・不明2980人
サラ: Landslides and floods near the border between central Nepal and China have left 2,980 people missing. Nepal accounts for 2,426, and China for 554. The death toll has reached 633. A Japanese family of five is still missing. About 93,000 people need help, and there are fears that a natural dam could collapse.

トランプ氏、ベネズエラ石油650億バレル超の過半支配
クリス: President Trump says the United States has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of confirmed oil reserves in Venezuela. He says the deal could more than double US oil reserves and lower gasoline prices. Secretary of State Rubio said investment could create high-paying jobs and support Venezuela's economic recovery.

米、イラン資金供給疑いでエジプト銀行支店を制裁
サラ: The US Treasury Department says a branch of Egypt's state-owned bank in the United Arab Emirates was helping provide funds to Iran. The department will block the branch from dollar transactions and other dealings with US financial institutions.

中国軍トップら2人解任、軍幹部5人が失脚
クリス: China's legislature has decided to remove Zhang Youxia, the top uniformed military leader, and military official Liu Zhenli. Both were investigated for serious discipline violations. Five of the seven members of China's top military body have now fallen. No replacements were announced, as the leadership strengthens control over the military.

ゼレンスキー氏、対露長距離ドローンを1日千機へ
サラ: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine plans to increase long-range drone attacks on Russia from more than 300 a day to 1,000 a day. He says the goal is to increase pressure and end the invasion. He also said the United States briefed him on meetings held in Moscow.

米利上げ観測で円安、一時1ドル160円台
クリス: Federal Reserve Chair Warsh said that if high inflation continues, there will be more work to do. He suggested that interest-rate increases remain possible, without giving a clear direction. After his speech, the yen weakened to the 160-yen-per-dollar level, as investors expected a wider gap between US and Japanese interest rates.

北朝鮮の核兵器増加、米韓推計で60～120発
サラ: North Korea appears to be steadily increasing its nuclear weapons. President Trump said it has 57 powerful nuclear weapons, while South Korea's defense minister estimated 80 to 120. An estimate put the number at about 60 in January 2026, up from about 10 in 2016. Concerns are growing over future US talks with North Korea.

ノルウェーのハラルド国王死去、長男が即位
クリス: Norway's King Harald the Fifth died at a hospital in Oslo on August 28. He was 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, became the new king. Harald competed in sailing at three Olympic Games, including the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He became king in 1991. His granddaughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is now crown princess.

ヘグセス氏の2028年大統領選出馬報道、本人否定
サラ: A report says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering running for president in 2028. He reportedly believes he has qualities popular with the MAGA movement. Hegseth has been making unusual campaign-style speeches before the midterm elections. He called the report completely false, and an aide said he does not plan to run.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

サンド伊達みきお、脳梗塞で休養し治療とリハビリ
サラ: Mikio Date, 51, of the popular comedy duo Sandwich Man, will take a break from work after being diagnosed with a stroke. His agency says his condition is not serious. He is receiving hospital treatment and rehabilitation. For now, his partner, Takeshi Tomizawa, 52, will work on his own.

ビッグダディ林下氏、結婚54日で離婚原因を語る
クリス: Kiyoshi Hayashishita, known as Big Daddy, and a woman discussed the reason for their divorce. The marriage ended after only 54 days.

映画監督の成島出さん死去、65歳
サラ: Film director Izuru Narushima has died at age 65. He was known for directing the film “The Eighth Day’s Cicada.”

囲碁名人戦、一力遼が芝野虎丸に先勝
クリス: Ryo Ichiriki won the first game of the 51st Meijin Go title match against challenger Toramaru Shibano. Ichiriki won by resignation after 205 moves, keeping the advantage he built on the first day. The second game is scheduled for September 2 and 3 in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture.

ポケモン新作ストップモーション、27年配信
サラ: A new Pokémon stop-motion anime series, “Pokémon Tales: The Adventure of Sirfetch’d and Pichu,” will stream globally on Disney Plus from 2027. Made by Aardman, the story follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu as they travel across the Galar region to protect the Pokémon living there.

週刊ダイヤモンド、27年3月で紙終了し完全デジタル化
クリス: The print edition of the business magazine Weekly Diamond will end at the end of March 2027. The magazine will then become fully digital. It began in 1913 as a monthly magazine and started a paid digital membership service in 2019.

世界的芸術家の草間彌生さん死去、97歳
サラ: Yayoi Kusama, a world-famous avant-garde artist from Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, has died at 97. A curator met her in Tokyo about two months earlier. In her hospital room, unfinished canvases stood nearby, and Kusama appeared energetic and ready to continue painting.

藤井聡太、王位戦7連覇まであと1勝
クリス: Sota Fujii is one win away from winning the Oi shogi title for a seventh straight time. This was reported after the fifth game of the Oi title match.

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