英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月1日(土)

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2026年8月1日(土)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

熊本地震、関連調査中2人含む36人死亡、9000人超避難
サラ: Kumamoto Prefecture says 36 people have died in the earthquake, including two people whose deaths are still being investigated for a possible connection to the disaster. The number has not changed since July 31. More than 9,000 people are taking shelter, and evacuation centers have been opened across the prefecture.

市川市のマンション爆発で2人負傷、周辺建物も被害
クリス: An explosion occurred at a three-story apartment building in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, at about 6:30 a.m. on August 1. Two people were injured, and nearby buildings also suffered damage. People reportedly smelled gas after the explosion. Police are investigating the cause and the situation.

米財務省がユーロ売り・円買い介入か、異例の協調も
サラ: The U.S. Treasury reportedly intervened in the foreign exchange market on July 31, selling euros and buying yen. The report came as the yen rose sharply against the dollar into the morning of August 1, Japan time. If the action was coordinated with Japan, it would be an unusual move.

日銀、政策金利1％据え置き　9月以降の利上げを議論
クリス: The Bank of Japan kept its policy unchanged by a majority vote on July 31. Its policy rate remains at 1 percent. The focus is now on whether rate increases will speed up. Governor Kazuo Ueda said the bank will discuss the issue carefully from its September meeting onward, as underlying inflation nears 2 percent.

台風13号が非常に強い勢力に　8月3日ごろ小笠原に影響か
サラ: Typhoon number 13 became very strong at 9 a.m. on August 1. It was near Minamitorishima, moving west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour. Its central pressure was 925 hectopascals, with maximum winds near the center of 50 meters per second. The Ogasawara Islands may be affected from around August 3.

不適切交際の西田検事を免職、全検察官に倫理研修
クリス: The Justice Ministry dismissed prosecutor Masahito Nishida, 48, for an improper relationship with a woman who was the subject of an investigation by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office’s special unit. Prosecutors are expected to follow strict ethics rules. After several recent problems, all prosecutors will receive ethics training.

中国、感情的に依存させるAIを規制　未成年の仮想恋人も禁止
サラ: China has begun enforcing rules to limit AI services that create continuing, emotional relationships with users. The rules ban encouraging, praising, or suggesting suicide, and prohibit virtual lovers or family members for minors. They also ban services that damage users’ real-life relationships. AI used only for knowledge or work support is not covered.

大谷翔平、左ひざ痛から復帰し24号含む長打2本
クリス: Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani returned to the starting lineup against the Red Sox after missing the previous game because of pain in his left knee. He hit two extra-base hits, including his 24th home run. This was his first start in two games.

避難所の性被害、見えにくく報告困難　支援強化を訴え
サラ: Sexual violence in evacuation shelters can be difficult to see and report, especially when privacy is limited. Past cases included a man watching a sleeping woman and someone hugging a person from behind near an outdoor toilet. Such incidents have involved women, men, and children. Lawyers say victims must speak up, and support projects provide emergency contraceptive pills.

社会のニュース

熊本地震、関連調査中2人含む36人死亡　9000人超避難
サラ: In Kumamoto Prefecture, officials say 36 people have died in the earthquake, including two whose deaths are still being investigated for a possible connection to the disaster. The number has not changed since July 31. More than 9,000 people are staying in evacuation shelters, according to the prefecture.

熊本、7万2000戸で断水続く　229避難所に9228人
クリス: On August 1, Kumamoto Prefecture said water service was still cut off for 72,000 homes in 10 affected cities and towns. A total of 9,228 people were sheltering at 229 evacuation centers. The cities of Uki and Hikawa recorded the highest seismic intensity, level 7.

西日本・東日本で猛暑、熊本被災地も熱中症対策を呼びかけ
サラ: Temperatures are rising across western and eastern Japan on August 1. In areas including the Tokai region and Kyushu, temperatures are approaching 40 degrees Celsius. The earthquake-hit areas of Kumamoto are also facing extremely hot weather for another day. People there are urged to take thorough steps to prevent heatstroke.

高市首相、8月3日に熊本被災地訪問へ　避難所視察も検討
クリス: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making arrangements to visit earthquake-hit areas of Kumamoto Prefecture on August 3. She plans to exchange views with the heads of affected local governments. A visit to an evacuation shelter is also being considered. The visit would allow her to check the damage directly and show her commitment to support.

熊本地震被災自治体に普通交付税616億円を前倒し交付
サラ: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on July 31 that 616 billion yen in ordinary local allocation tax would be paid early to local governments affected by the Kumamoto earthquake. She said more budget measures would follow and urged municipalities to carry out emergency response and recovery work fully, without hesitating over finances.

高額療養費、月額上限4～7％増　長期療養に年額上限新設
クリス: Japan's high-cost medical expense system will change on August 1. Monthly limits on patients' out-of-pocket payments will rise according to income, increasing current costs by 4 to 7 percent. A new yearly limit will help people receiving long-term treatment. Monthly limits may rise again in August 2027, by up to 38 percent from current levels.

マイナ保険証か資格確認書へ完全移行　熊本被災者は特例
サラ: From August 1, Japan will fully switch to either the My Number health insurance card or an eligibility confirmation certificate for medical care. The temporary policy allowing expired traditional insurance cards ends July 31. Without either document, patients generally pay the full cost first. Kumamoto earthquake victims have an exception for now.

国家情報局が730人体制で発足　縦割り打破へ
クリス: The National Intelligence Bureau was launched on July 31 with about 730 staff. It was created by upgrading the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office. The bureau will coordinate information gathering and analysis across government agencies, aiming to break down separate divisions. The National Intelligence Council also held its first meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Takaichi.

市川マンション爆発、50代男性重傷など2人負傷　周辺も被害
サラ: An apartment explosion in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, injured two men on August 1. At about 6:35 a.m., a man in his 50s suffered severe burns over his body, and a man in his 60s had minor cuts from glass. Nearby homes and a school also suffered damage, including broken windows. Police and firefighters are investigating.

政治・経済

円急騰、政府・日銀が連日介入か　米財務省の関与も
サラ: The yen rose sharply again on July 31, reaching the 157-yen level against the dollar, its strongest level in about two and a half months. Government and central bank officials reportedly intervened for a second day by buying yen and selling dollars. A memo suggesting yen purchases was also seen near the U.S. Treasury secretary.

日銀、金利1％程度を維持　利上げ時期は9月以降議論
クリス: The Bank of Japan kept its policy interest rate at about 1.0 percent after a two-day meeting. Governor Ueda said future rate increases would be discussed carefully at the next meeting and later. Views are divided on a possible September increase. Consumer prices rose 1.6 percent in June, while company prices rose 7.1 percent.

政府、2040年代までに原発最大5基建て替え方針
サラ: The Japanese government has formally decided its future nuclear power policy. It says up to five nuclear reactors may need to be rebuilt by the 2040s. The policy reflects expected growth in electricity demand and the need to replace aging nuclear plants with new facilities.

東シナ海で中国の新構造物設置を確認、日本政府が抗議
クリス: The Japanese government has protested to China after confirming movement to install a new structure in Chinese-controlled waters in the East China Sea. The activity is near the midpoint between the two countries. Japan said it deeply regrets China’s continued development carried out on its own, and strongly urged China to stop.

食品消費税を来年4月から2年間1％にする案、自民内に慎重論
サラ: The government hopes to approve a plan next week to cut the consumption tax on food to one percent for two years, starting next April. However, many lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party remain cautious. Discussions will continue after the weekend as the party works to collect opinions and reach agreement.

高額療養費の月額上限引き上げ、長期治療向け年額上限新設
クリス: Japan’s high-cost medical care system will change on August 1. Monthly limits on patients’ out-of-pocket medical payments will rise, depending on income. At the same time, a new yearly limit will be introduced to help people who need treatment for a long time. The changes aim to control patients’ medical costs.

円安・飼料高で豚肉と鶏肉が相次ぎ過去最高値
サラ: Prices for pork and chicken have reached new record highs one after another. A weaker yen and higher feed costs are putting pressure on household budgets. The rising cost of livestock feed and other expenses is pushing meat prices higher, adding to financial pressure on families. Both types of meat are affected.

官房副長官を最長9年務めた杉田和博氏のお別れの会
クリス: A memorial gathering was held in Tokyo for Kazuhiro Sugita, who died last December. He served as deputy chief cabinet secretary, the top administrative official in the government, for nearly nine years, the longest period in the position’s history. Prime Minister Takaichi and other officials attended the gathering.

日米など11か国、北朝鮮IT労働者への警戒を呼びかけ
サラ: Government agencies from Japan, the United States, and nine other countries have issued a joint document calling for greater caution about North Korean information technology workers. These workers may pretend to be citizens of other countries and earn money from overseas companies. The agencies urged people to understand their methods and take steps to counter them.

スポーツ

FIFA、反発受け商業・大会運営子会社の設立計画を撤回
サラ: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a plan to create a new subsidiary. The company was supposed to handle commercial activities and tournament operations. Infantino said the plan had clearly created division. The announcement came after opposition from UEFA and others. FIFA will no longer move forward with the proposed company.

大谷翔平、復帰戦で24号含む長打2本
クリス: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returned to the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox after missing one game because of pain in his left knee. In his return, Ohtani recorded two extra-base hits, including his 24th home run. It was his first start in two games for the Dodgers.

菅野智之、7回途中1失点で大リーグ自己最多11勝
サラ: Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano started against the Kansas City Royals and allowed one run before leaving in the seventh inning. His strong performance earned him his 11th win of the season. That is the most wins of his major league career, surpassing his total from his first season last year.

村上宗隆、24号2ラン　ホワイトソックスは3連勝
クリス: Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his 24th home run of the season. His hit helped the White Sox win their third straight game. The series was being played at the Rays’ home stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida.

陽岱鋼、今季限りで引退へ　古傷癒えず決断
サラ: Taiwan-born outfielder Dai-Kang Yang announced his retirement at a news conference in Niigata. The 39-year-old will leave professional baseball after this season. He thanked his coaches, managers, and teammates. Yang said old injuries had not healed. He played for the Fighters and Giants, won the stolen-base title once, and received four Gold Glove Awards.

夏の甲子園、49代表校の組み合わせ抽選をオンライン開催
クリス: The draw for the first-round games of this year’s Summer National High School Baseball Tournament will be held online at 5 p.m. Forty-nine representative schools will learn their first opponents. The tournament is scheduled to open at Koshien Stadium on August 5. The latest draw information will be reported as it becomes available.

八村塁、日本代表復帰を明言　2028年ロス五輪を目指す
サラ: Rui Hachimura has clearly said he plans to return to Japan’s national basketball team. The NBA player said he wants to play a real game in Japan and work toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Hachimura moved to the Clippers in July and had been away from national team activities since the 2024 Paris Olympics.

山下泰裕氏、2028年五輪欠席へ　障害者らが暮らしやすい社会目指す
クリス: Judo Olympic champion Yasuhiro Yamashita continues rehabilitation after a serious accident in October 2023 left him paralyzed below the neck. He now uses a wheelchair. Yamashita said he will not attend the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Instead, he wants to help create a society where people with disabilities and other vulnerable people can live more easily.

男子バレー日本、ネーションズリーグ史上初の13連勝
サラ: Japan’s men’s national volleyball team has won 13 straight matches in the Nations League, a first in the tournament’s history. Japan went undefeated through the first round and then beat China in the quarterfinals. The team will play the United States in the semifinal in China on August 1. Strong blocking and smart setting have helped.

国際

米国とイスラエルが週末にもイラン施設攻撃か　イランは反撃準備
サラ: Several U.S. media outlets report that the Trump administration may plan attacks this weekend, together with Israel, against several energy-related facilities in Iran. An Iranian official responded that Iran has prepared a large-scale counterattack plan. The reports concern possible military action involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

イラン、クウェートなどの米軍基地を攻撃と発表
クリス: Iran says it attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. Iran described the attacks as retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iran, including strikes launched from a base in Kuwait. Iran also claimed it destroyed two drone hangars and an aircraft fuel storage facility, and seriously damaged enemy military strength.

ハマス、武装解除はイスラエル軍のガザ撤退などが条件
サラ: After President Trump said Hamas had agreed to disarm, Hamas issued a statement. The group said disarmament would depend on conditions, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Hamas has not accepted disarmament without these conditions, according to its statement.

トランプ氏、ウクライナでのパトリオット製造容認を撤回
クリス: President Trump says he does not agree to allowing licensed production in Ukraine of U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles. He said discussions are continuing, but transferring the technology would be difficult. Trump had supported the idea in early July, but changed his position. Ukraine faces a shortage of interceptor missiles amid Russian attacks.

米軍F35Bがカリフォルニアで墜落、操縦士は負傷も安定
サラ: A U.S. F-35B stealth fighter crashed and caught fire on July 31 at Miramar Air Station in California. The pilot made an emergency ejection and was taken to a medical facility. The pilot was injured, but the condition was stable and the injury was not life-threatening, according to the Marine Corps.

セウタに移民約6万人越境、57人死亡　欧州分断の懸念
クリス: Many migrants have crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in Africa, from neighboring Morocco. About 60,000 people crossed in several days, and at least 57 died. More than 48,000 had voluntarily returned to Morocco by July 31. Italy announced a temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain, increasing divisions in Europe.

米、中国の43社を新疆強制労働法の輸入規制対象に追加
サラ: The Trump administration says it will add 43 China-based companies to U.S. import restrictions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The law bans imports made with forced labor in Xinjiang. The Chinese government has strongly objected to the move and denies claims about forced labor there.

米財務省、円買い介入か　円急騰の中で異例の動き
クリス: A report says the U.S. Treasury carried out market intervention on July 31 by selling euros and buying yen. This happened as the yen rapidly strengthened against the dollar. If the action was coordinated with another country, it would be an unusual type of intervention in the currency market.

パキスタン炭鉱爆発、少なくとも34人死亡　救助続く
サラ: A gas explosion at a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 34 workers on July 30, the provincial government said. Methane gas may have built up inside the mine and caused the explosion. Other workers may still be trapped underground, and rescue teams continue their search.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

ジャレッド・レト、10代女性らから性加害を告発される
サラ: Actor Jared Leto, 54, has been accused of sexual misconduct involving four women who were teenagers at the time. A new documentary features testimony from ten women who say they had troubling experiences with him between 2002 and 2016. One woman says she was assaulted at 17. More than 120 accusations have appeared online.

GEZAN、ボーカルの性加害を受け一定期間活動休止
クリス: Japanese rock band GEZAN says it will suspend its activities for a certain period after announcing a sexual misconduct case involving vocalist Mahito the People. The band has canceled concerts and events. In a social media post, the vocalist apologized and said he committed an act amounting to non-consensual sex in May. GEZAN formed in 2009.

杉本彩、子宮腺筋症と薬の副作用を克服　閉経後に改善
サラ: Actress Aya Sugimoto, 58, has described her severe battle with uterine adenomyosis in her early fifties. She suffered extreme pain, very heavy periods, and anemia, and felt she might die. Hormone medicine caused serious mood problems, leaving her close to depression. After reaching menopause, her health improved dramatically, and she says she now feels very happy.

山本舞香、事務所を退所　移籍せず今後は未定
クリス: Actress Maika Yamamoto announced that she left her agency on August 1, 2026. She said her future plans are undecided and that she is not considering moving to another agency for now. Yamamoto married Hiro, the vocalist of rock band MY FIRST STORY, in 2024. She announced her first pregnancy in May.

松島花、芸能活動25周年と出産を機に独立
サラ: Model Hana Matsushima, 36, announced that she left her agency amicably and became independent on August 1, 2026. The decision came as she marked 25 years in entertainment and prepares for childbirth. She married a non-famous man in 2019. Last month, she said she was pregnant after previously experiencing a miscarriage.

松本清張、デビュー前に別名義で発表した2作判明
クリス: Researchers have identified two novels that Seicho Matsumoto published under another pen name before his official debut. The works, “A Thief’s Story” and “108 Worldly Desires,” appeared in a weekly publication in September 1950. Matsumoto’s debut had long been considered “Saigo Satsu,” published in 1951 after he won third prize in a novel contest.

ロイヤル・バレエ、10人超の日本人ら多国籍舞台で活躍
サラ: The Royal Ballet, one of the world’s leading ballet companies, has more than ten Japanese dancers and performers from many countries. Artistic director Kevin O’Hare says the company values dancers’ freedom and individuality. During its Japan tour, Sae Maeda replaced an injured principal and performed the lead in “La Fille mal gardée,” receiving strong applause.

羽生結弦の衣装と未公開写真を紹介する特別展開催
クリス: An exhibition in Tokyo is celebrating a photo book featuring professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu. Designer Satomi Ito created three one-of-a-kind costumes for him. A white silk costume uses gold and peacock-inspired lace to create a knight-like image, with many rhinestones and sequins. The show also includes unseen photos and design drawings, through August 30.

映画「ちいかわ」、公開3日で興収22.4億円の大ヒット
サラ: “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” opened on July 24 and earned 2.24 billion yen in its first three days, with more than 1.5 million viewers. The story was already known from the original manga, yet the film is a major hit. An expert says its family appeal includes serious horror, without simplifying it for children.

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