英語で国内ニュース 2026年9月3日(木)

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2026年9月3日(木)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

電気を通すプラスチックを開発した白川英樹さん死去
サラ: Hideki Shirakawa, a professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba and a Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, has died at the age of 90. He successfully developed plastic that conducts electricity, overturning the common belief that plastic cannot carry electricity. He died at a hospital in Yokohama on the 24th of last month.

台風24号と前線で広範囲に大雨、土砂災害警戒
クリス: Japan is facing widespread heavy rain due to an autumn rain front and Typhoon Number 24. The atmosphere is very unstable, and rain clouds are growing in many areas, including the Sea of Japan coast. Heavy rain is expected to continue for several days. Southern Kyushu may also face a linear rain band. People are urged to stay highly alert for landslides.

鳥取・江府町が全域に避難指示、約2300人対象
サラ: Kofu Town in Tottori Prefecture has issued an evacuation order to all 968 households, or about 2,300 people. The town expects landslides caused by heavy rain. This is Level Four on Japan’s five-level warning system, and everyone in dangerous areas is being urged to evacuate.

宮崎のイセエビ漁船不明、船長ら3人死亡
クリス: A fishing boat went missing after leaving for spiny lobster fishing in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture. Search teams found the 76-year-old captain and two other people about one kilometer offshore, but all three were in cardiac arrest and were later confirmed dead. The fishing boat itself has not been found. A strong wind warning was in effect, with waves about one meter high and swells of 1.5 meters.

NY市、小中学生のAI利用を原則禁止へ
サラ: New York City will generally ban the use of artificial intelligence tools by students from preschool through eighth grade. The policy will affect about 600,000 public school students and will be reviewed over the next year. Screen time will also be limited by grade. Some exceptions will allow AI use by students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students in career education. Teachers may continue using AI for lesson planning and school operations.

麻布十番まつりのカニラーメンで116人が体調不良
クリス: At least 116 people reported diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and other symptoms after eating chilled crab ramen at a festival in Tokyo’s Azabujuban district on August 22 and 23. The number is expected to rise. About 40 servings were sold on the first day and about 500 on the second day. The ward was investigating the cause, but had not formally reported the suspected outbreak to the health ministry as of September 3.

HYBE議長ら、株式不正取引疑いで検察に送致
サラ: South Korean police have referred HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk and four other people to prosecutors over suspected fraudulent stock trading. Police suspect that in 2019, they told existing investors there were no plans for a public listing and encouraged them to sell shares to a private equity fund. The shares were later sold after the listing, allegedly producing about 263.1 billion won in illegal profit.

東京高裁、神栖市長の当選無効を巡る訴え棄却
クリス: The Tokyo High Court has rejected a lawsuit by Kamisu Mayor Toshiyuki Kiuchi over his election victory. In the Kamisu mayoral election, ballots marked with the words “manjuya” were ruled invalid, and the decision to cancel his election was challenged in court. Kiuchi’s family runs a Japanese sweets company.

上皇さまの意向を受け、将来の葬儀を大幅縮小へ
サラ: The Imperial Household Agency is considering a much smaller funeral for the former emperor, following his wishes. The funeral is being planned for the Imperial Palace. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said that the necessary discussions and preparations are under way.

社会のニュース

東海地方、台風と前線で7日まで大雨の恐れ
サラ: The Tokai region may see very heavy rain through Monday, September 7, as Typhoon No. 24 and an autumn rain front affect the area. Thunderstorms and intense to extremely intense rain are possible today. Landslides may occur, so people should remain alert. The typhoon may linger near the Nansei Islands, prolonging the rain.

宮崎で不明の漁船乗組員3人を発見、全員死亡
クリス: On the morning of September 3, a report was made that a fishing boat that went out to catch spiny lobster had not returned in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture. Three people, including the captain, were rescued at sea, but all three were later confirmed dead.

高市首相、木原官房長官の続投で調整
サラ: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is working to keep Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara in his post during a cabinet reshuffle planned for this month. The plan is seen as a way to maintain continuity in the government.

上皇さまの葬儀、皇居で数千人規模に縮小検討
クリス: Japan's Imperial Household Agency is considering a much smaller future funeral for the Emperor Emeritus, following his wishes. The main ceremony would be held in the Matsu-no-Ma room at the Imperial Palace, with several thousand attendees. About 10,000 people attended Emperor Showa's funeral. The Emperor Emeritus is 92 and has no major health problems.

夫にメタノールを飲ませた女性に大津地裁が無罪
サラ: The Otsu District Court found a 36-year-old woman not guilty of injuring her husband with methanol. She was accused of making him drink methanol at their home in Shiga Prefecture in 2023, causing permanent vision damage. Prosecutors had sought a nine-year prison sentence. She denied the accusation.

75歳以上の運転技能検査に方向変換課題を追加へ
クリス: A police expert panel has proposed adding a reverse-turn task to the driving test for people aged 75 and older with certain traffic violations. The change follows data showing that drivers who passed the test had 2.8 times as many accidents as older drivers outside the test. The police plan to improve the test from the next fiscal year.

ひき逃げ執行猶予中の男、無免許運転を認める
サラ: A man accused of driving without a license three times in Saitama Prefecture during May and June has admitted the charges. He was already serving a suspended sentence for a hit-and-run involving an elementary school student. He had received a two-year-and-six-month prison sentence, suspended for four years, and his license had been revoked.

「まんじゅうや」票を無効とし市長の訴え棄却
クリス: The Tokyo High Court has rejected a lawsuit by Kamisu Mayor Toshiyuki Kiuchi over two ballots marked “Manjuya” and “Dangosan.” The court ruled that the words could not be shown to be his widely used nicknames, so the ballots were invalid. If the ruling becomes final, former mayor Susumu Ishida will become mayor.

上智大生殺害30年、警視庁が不審者3D画像公開
サラ: Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the killing of Sophia University student Junko Kobayashi, Tokyo police have released a three-dimensional image of a suspicious man. He was seen near the scene carrying a black umbrella shortly before the 1996 attack. He was about 150 to 160 centimeters tall, thin, and wearing an ocher coat and dark pants.

政治・経済

食品減税の決定後、首相が党人事と内閣改造か
サラ: There is a view within the Japanese government and ruling coalition that Prime Minister Takaichi may appoint new party leaders and reshuffle the Cabinet as early as the week after next, after deciding on tax reform plans to cut the consumption tax on food.

与野党の若手議員、関係改善へ訪中を検討
クリス: Young lawmakers from Japan’s ruling and opposition parties are considering visiting China this month. As relations worsen, they hope parliamentary diplomacy can create an opening for improving ties between the two countries.

日本の10年国債利回りが3％超、背景を分析
サラ: Japan’s 10-year interest rate has crossed 3 percent. An analysis points to three reasons: higher overseas rates, growing expectations for Bank of Japan rate hikes, and reactions to fiscal policy. Current rates reflect expectations of a hike every three to four months for about two years. The analysis says higher rates may be a return to normal after a long period of deflation and very low interest rates. It also says the role of fiscal policy as the main cause remains open to debate.

東京株式市場、景気減速懸念で続落
クリス: Tokyo’s stock market fell for a second straight session. The market ended 111 yen lower as concern about an economic slowdown grew. It had briefly fallen by more than 500 yen during the day.

金融庁、金利上昇による地域金融機関の含み損点検
サラ: Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to inspect about 400 regional financial institutions, including credit unions and credit cooperatives. Rising long-term interest rates, which have passed 3 percent, may increase unrealized losses on government bonds. The checks will begin in stages and aim to finish by next March, starting with institutions that hold large amounts of government bonds. Officials will ask why holdings changed and how any losses would be handled.

米政権、輸入ドローンと部品に最大100％関税
クリス: The Trump administration has imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported drones and parts. The measure targets drones weighing more than 25 kilograms, drones with thermal cameras, and key equipment and parts. Drones weighing 25 kilograms or less face a 25 percent tariff. Special exceptions limit tariffs to 15 percent for Japan, South Korea, the European Union, and some other regions. The policy aims to strengthen U.S. production and counter China.

ヤマトとJAL、国内貨物専用機を来年6月終了
サラ: Yamato Holdings and Japan Airlines will end their domestic cargo-only aircraft service by June next year. The service began in April 2024 to help offset a truck driver shortage, but the weak yen and higher fuel costs increased expenses and hurt profits. Three aircraft currently operate 16 flights a day, carrying industrial goods, farm products, and seafood.

ウーバー、世界で約3300人を削減へ
クリス: Uber plans to cut about 3,300 jobs worldwide, or about 10 percent of its workforce. The restructuring will simplify management and shift resources toward ride-hailing, delivery, and robotaxi businesses. Management positions will fall by 20 percent, while some managers may move to jobs without direct reports. Uber also plans to reduce its small microteams by about half and invest more than 10 billion dollars in robotaxi partnerships over the next several years.

ニデック、品質不正の外部調査報告書を受領
サラ: Motor maker Nidec has received a report from an outside investigation committee about a quality misconduct problem. The company changed parts and designs for motor products used in home appliances and cars without customer confirmation. Nidec plans to publish the report and prevention measures on September 4, and says it will work across the company to carry them out.

スポーツ

サッカー日本代表、11月にブラジルらと対戦
サラ: The Japan national soccer team will play Brazil and Paraguay in an international tournament in Singapore this November. The tournament will include four teams: Japan, Singapore, Brazil, and Paraguay.

日本代表の中村敬斗、フランス1部リヨンへ移籍
クリス: Japan national team player Keito Nakamura will move from French second-division club Stade de Reims to first-division Lyon. The transfer has been finalized, and his contract runs through June 2030.

エンゼルス、クロエンケ氏の企業へ球団売却合意
サラ: The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to sell control of the team to Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, known for its strong financial resources. League approval is required, and the deal is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. The possible price is four billion dollars, which could set a league record. The Angels include pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.

ヤクルト石川雅規投手、今季限りで引退へ
クリス: Yakult Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa, 46, the oldest player in Japanese professional baseball, will retire after this season. He won games for 24 straight seasons, a professional baseball record, but could not extend it to 25 after leaving an August 27 start with a shoulder injury. In his 25-year career, he won 188 games, three league titles, and one Japan Series championship.

大谷翔平、今季の投手復帰断念も選択肢に
サラ: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani may not return as a pitcher this season, calling it one option. There is no specific timeline for a decision. Ohtani's planned August 30 start was canceled, and he has not resumed throwing. Roberts said the next step will be discussed after Ohtani enters the bullpen.

大谷4三振、移籍後最長の60打席本塁打なし
クリス: Shohei Ohtani went hitless with four strikeouts against the Cardinals, extending his homerless streak to 60 plate appearances, the longest since joining the Dodgers. He also walked twice, was hit by a pitch, and stole his 11th base of the season. The Dodgers lost, 8–6, in 10 innings.

山本7回4失点、ドジャースは延長で敗戦
サラ: Yoshinobu Yamamoto took a no-hitter into the sixth inning but gave up two two-run homers. He finished with four earned runs over seven innings and did not earn his 13th win. The Dodgers tied the Cardinals in the eighth but lost, 8–6, in extra innings. Shohei Ohtani went hitless with four strikeouts.

柔道世界王者の正木嘉美さん死去、64歳
クリス: Judo champion Yoshimi Masaki died on August 30 at age 64. He won the men's open-weight world title in 1985 and won the All-Japan Championships twice. After retiring, he coached Japan's men's team and served three times as head coach at Tenri University, where he developed athletes.

日本スポ協、2028年に都道府県対抗eスポーツ大会
サラ: Japan Sports Association announced a new esports competition as part of reforms to the National Sports Festival. The first event is planned for January through March 2028 and is expected to use a prefecture-versus-prefecture format. The association hopes to attract young people and increase interest in the national sports event.

国際

米軍のイラン攻撃で4人死亡、イランは戦争犯罪と非難
サラ: Reports say a U.S. military attack on Iran killed four people, including wedding guests. Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack as a war crime.

ロシアのウクライナ侵攻続く、戦闘と外交が継続
クリス: Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, with Russian and Ukrainian forces fighting in different parts of the country. Diplomatic efforts by involved countries are also continuing.

ネパール大規模土石流で1200人超死亡、4700人不明
サラ: A major landslide near the Nepal-China border has killed more than 1,200 people, while more than 4,700 remain missing. Prime Minister Shah told parliament that climate change is increasing disaster risks.

米国とカナダの運転免許証データ漏えいか、FBI捜査
クリス: Driver's license data in the United States and Canada may have been leaked. The FBI is investigating, and the U.S. defense secretary was also affected.

HYBE創業者、投資家欺いた不正取引疑いで送検
サラ: South Korean police referred HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors on suspicion of illegal trading under the Capital Markets Act. Police suspect he misled investors before a 2019 listing and gained about 260 billion won with associates.

G20、新興技術の規制抑制と投資促進で合意
クリス: G20 ministers agreed to limit new rules on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, promote investment, and speed up commercialization. They adopted the nonbinding Carolina Principles unanimously at a meeting in North Carolina.

米裁判所、グーグル広告事業の分割要求を退ける
サラ: A U.S. federal court ruled that Google does not have to sell its advertising business, avoiding the breakup sought by the Justice Department. The case concerns a finding that Google held a monopoly in some online advertising services.

米国、ベネズエラ石油事業への関与を拡大
クリス: The United States is increasing its involvement in Venezuela's oil industry. The Defense Department has unusually acquired shares, while Chevron, GE Vernova, and Italy's Eni signed oil development agreements in Caracas. Chevron plans to invest seven billion dollars over five years and double production.

ICAO、紛争地で民間航空機の被害リスク増加を警告
サラ: The International Civil Aviation Organization warned that the risk of civilian aircraft being targeted or caught in fighting is rising in conflict areas. It pointed to long-range weapons and drone systems as threats and called for stronger action by member countries.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

ベネチア映画祭開幕、是枝・塚本作品もコンペ参加
サラ: The 83rd Venice International Film Festival opened in northern Italy on September 2. Twenty-one films will compete for the Golden Lion, including Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Look Back” and Shinya Tsukamoto’s “Mr. Nelson, Have You Killed People?” The festival will continue through September 12. Danny Boyle’s “Ink” was shown as the opening film.

芦田愛菜主演で「薬屋のひとりごと」実写化へ
クリス: Prime Video announced a live-action drama based on the popular novel “The Apothecary Diaries.” Mana Ashida will play the main character, Maomao. The series will be produced with Toho and released worldwide exclusively on Prime Video in 2028. Maomao uses her knowledge of medicine and sharp observation skills to solve mysteries in a fictional empire’s inner palace.

武田玲奈さん、交際中の一般男性との結婚を発表
サラ: Actress Rena Takeda, 29, announced on September 3 that she has married a non-famous man she had been dating. She thanked everyone who had supported her and said she wants to walk through life with her husband while cherishing their small, everyday happiness.

広瀬章人九段、王座戦第1局で伊藤王座に勝利
クリス: Challenger Akihito Hirose, 39, defeated Oza titleholder Takumi Ito, 23, in 99 moves in the first game of the Oza five-game match. Hirose counterattacked after reading through Ito’s attack and won. It was a strong start in his bid to win a title for the first time in eight years.

「聖闘士星矢」作者、約46億円の横領被害を公表
サラ: Masami Kurumada, the 72-year-old creator of “Saint Seiya,” said he suffered about 4.6 billion yen in embezzlement by a former manager and relatives. About 1.8 billion yen was recovered, and Kurumada filed a lawsuit seeking the remaining 2.8 billion yen. The former manager mostly admitted to the wrongdoing.

日向坂46の宮崎公演、大雨予報で中止
クリス: The Hinata Festival 2026, an event by idol group Hinatazaka46, has been canceled. It was scheduled for September 5 and 6 in Miyazaki City. Organizers said they made the decision for visitor safety because warning-level heavy rain is expected from September 4 to 5, due to a typhoon and a weather front.

グラミー賞歌手カサンドラ・ウィルソンさん死去
サラ: Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died at her home on September 2 at the age of 70. Her family, close friends, and manager were with her. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Wilson was known for moving freely between jazz and pop music and had performed with The Roots and Angélique Kidjo.

映画監督ジャン＝ポール・ラプノーさん、94歳で死去
クリス: French film director Jean-Paul Rappeneau died in Paris on September 1 at the age of 94, his family said. He was known for the 1990 film “Cyrano de Bergerac,” which won ten César Awards in 1991, including the award for best director.

文化審議会、彦根城を世界遺産候補に推薦決定
サラ: Japan’s Cultural Affairs Council has selected Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture as the country’s candidate for UNESCO World Heritage registration. Construction began in 1604 under orders from Tokugawa Ieyasu and was completed around 1622. The castle’s national treasure keep, turrets, and stone walls remain. It was one of Japan’s first 12 provisional candidates.

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