英語で国内ニュース 2026年9月24日(木)

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2026年9月24日(木)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

台風25号の記録的大雨で10人死亡、4人不明。千葉で堤防決壊
サラ: Record rain from Typhoon 25 caused landslides and river flooding in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures. Ten people have died, and four are missing. An embankment also collapsed near North Inbanuma in Chiba, causing flooding in the area.

習近平主席が訪米しトランプ氏と会談へ。貿易や台湾など協議
クリス: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on the morning of September 24, Japan time. He is expected to meet President Donald Trump during his visit. It will be their second meeting this year. Topics are expected to include trade, the economy, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and Iran.

日本の10年国債利回り一時3.075％、約30年ぶり高水準
サラ: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly rose to 3.075 percent on September 24, after a holiday break. This was its highest level since August 1996, nearly 30 years ago.

警察庁の有識者会議、匿流スマホ通信の遠隔解析制度を提言
クリス: A panel advising Japan’s National Police Agency has called for a system to remotely access communications on phones used by criminal groups, to help prevent serious crimes. The agency plans to prepare a legal amendment. The proposal comes as fraud losses in 2025 reached a record 325.7 billion yen. Privacy and communications secrecy are key concerns.

飯塚事件遺族、DNA不一致の新鑑定を根拠に3回目の再審請求へ
サラ: The family of a former death-row inmate plans to seek a third retrial in the 1992 Iizuka case, in which two girls were murdered. A new expert report says DNA evidence did not match the former inmate. He was executed in 2008 after maintaining that he was innocent.

大雨で浸水した成田の太陽光施設が出火、けが人なし
クリス: A solar power facility in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, caught fire on the morning of September 24 after being flooded by heavy rain. No one was injured. Sparks and smoke were seen at times, and authorities remained on alert.

台風26号、沖縄南方へ進む可能性　気象庁が警戒呼びかけ
サラ: Typhoon 26 was east of the Philippines on September 24 and may move toward waters south of Okinawa. Japan’s Meteorological Agency is urging people to watch for further updates.

紋別沖で漁船とボート衝突、警察官死亡・1人不明
クリス: A fishing boat and a pleasure boat collided off Monbetsu, Hokkaido, on September 23. A 55-year-old police officer on the pleasure boat died. Another man from the boat is missing, and coast guard teams are searching nearby waters.

神戸の第二神明道で10台事故、運転手救助　大阪方面通行止め
サラ: Ten vehicles, including eight cars and two trailers, were involved in a pileup on the Second Shinmei Expressway in Kobe. One driver was trapped but was rescued; the person’s injuries are not yet known. The Osaka-bound lanes are closed between Suma and Tsukimiyama interchanges.

社会のニュース

台風25号の大雨で10人死亡、4人不明。北印旛沼周辺で浸水
サラ: Record rainfall from Typhoon No. 25 caused landslides and flooding in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures. Ten people have died, and four are missing. Flooding has also affected areas around Lake Kita-Inba in Chiba, where a levee collapsed.

匿流通信の遠隔解析を提言、令状や事後確認を条件に法改正へ
クリス: A police advisory panel says officers should be allowed to remotely examine communications between leaders and field workers in anonymous crime groups. These groups use encrypted apps to direct crimes such as fraud and robbery. The police agency plans to seek an early change to the law. A judge’s warrant and later review by a public safety commission would be required.

ANA機がエンジン不具合で那覇に緊急着陸、3人軽傷
サラ: An All Nippon Airways passenger plane made an emergency landing at Naha Airport on Monday night after an engine problem just after takeoff. Passengers evacuated using emergency slides, and three people suffered minor injuries. Japan’s Transport Safety Board is investigating.

飯塚事件遺族、DNA不一致の新鑑定を得て3度目の再審請求へ
クリス: The family of a man executed for the 1992 murders of two girls in Iizuka plans to seek a third retrial. A new expert report says DNA evidence did not match the executed man. He had consistently denied the crimes. His death sentence became final in 2006, and he was executed two years later.

JR貨物社員、工事発注で便宜の見返りに90万円受領疑いで逮捕
サラ: A JR Freight employee in Kyushu has been arrested on suspicion of accepting a total of 900,000 yen in bribes. Police suspect the employee received the money from a security company president and others in return for favoring the company in construction-related contracts.

10歳未満で行方不明のまま10年以上の子ども、全国で42人
クリス: At least 42 people who were under age 10 when they went missing have remained missing for more than 10 years in Japan. Police in 17 prefectures reported cases, and 24 children may have been caught up in a crime, accident, or disaster. Fukushima had the most cases, with nine children missing. Eight of them disappeared in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

水戸の元交際相手殺害事件、検察が被告に拘禁刑21年求刑
サラ: Prosecutors have asked for a 21-year prison sentence for a man accused of killing his former girlfriend, a nail artist, in Mito last year. He has admitted to the charges. The defense asked for a lenient sentence, while the victim’s husband said he wanted the defendant to face the seriousness of his crime in prison for life. The verdict is due on September 30.

台風被害のJR千葉県内区間、一部は復旧に数カ月見込み
クリス: Some JR sections in Chiba Prefecture are expected to take several months to restore after typhoon damage. JR East expects service to resume on September 26 between Araki and Kinoshita stations on the Narita Line, and between Kisarazu and Awa-Kamogawa stations on the Uchibo Line.

政治・経済

高市首相とトランプ氏が国連総会演説、日米会談で中国問題協議
サラ: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump both addressed the United Nations General Assembly and held a meeting. They exchanged views on issues involving China ahead of a planned meeting between the US and Chinese leaders. Takaichi said Japan would contribute to an international order based on the rule of law.

高市首相が国連旧敵国条項の削除要求、中国は反対
クリス: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for the removal of the United Nations Charter’s “enemy state” clauses, which name Japan and other countries as former enemies. She said they should be removed quickly. China opposed the request, saying the clauses are meant to prevent fascism and militarism from threatening international peace and security again.

米10年債利回り5.1％超、2007年以来の高水準で円158円台
サラ: The yield on US 10-year government bonds rose above 5.1 percent, its highest level since July 2007. Strong business survey results pointed to firm economic activity and raised concerns about inflation. Expectations of another US interest rate increase grew. The yen weakened to around 158 to the dollar, its lowest level in about three weeks.

日本10年債利回りが3.075％に上昇、1996年以来の高水準
クリス: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly reached 3.075 percent, its highest level since August 1996. Rising US bond yields put pressure on Japanese bonds after US economic data beat forecasts. Market concerns about inflation and the Bank of Japan’s ability to raise rates also added pressure. Trading in 10-year bond futures was temporarily restricted.

東京の中古マンション平均価格、8月に28カ月ぶり前月比下落
サラ: The average asking price for used condominiums in Tokyo fell 0.2 percent in August from the previous month, to 112.74 million yen for a 70-square-meter unit. It was the first monthly decline in 28 months. Prices in Tokyo’s 23 wards fell for a third month, while prices rose in some areas outside the central wards.

米中、関税休戦を来年1月10日まで2カ月延長で合意
クリス: The United States and China agreed to extend their tariff agreement by two months, until January 10. The deal keeps in place mutual tariff reductions agreed to last year. With major differences still remaining, the two sides chose to maintain a pause in their tariff conflict ahead of a meeting between their leaders and plan to continue negotiations.

イオン、発火の恐れでトップバリュ送風機約1万4千台を回収
サラ: Aeon is recalling 13,986 Topvalu Home Coordy 3D air circulators because they may catch fire during use. The company said a customer reported a fire in late July, but no one was injured. The affected units were sold from May 2022 through July 2026, and Aeon will refund customers.

ANA機が緊急着陸し158人脱出、3人軽傷　重大インシデント認定
クリス: An All Nippon Airways flight returning to Naha Airport after an engine problem made an emergency landing on September 23. All 158 passengers and crew evacuated using emergency slides. Three passengers suffered minor injuries. Japan’s transport ministry classified the event as a serious incident, and no fire or smoke was reported.

堅調な景気と物価高でFRB追加利上げ観測、確率約70％
サラ: Expectations are growing that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again shortly before the November 3 midterm elections. A September business survey reached its highest level since July 2021, while higher oil prices pushed average diesel costs above 6 dollars and 50 cents a gallon. Interest rate markets put the chance of a hike at the October 27 and 28 meeting at about 70 percent.

スポーツ

大谷が16日ぶり復帰戦で初打席安打、山本は15勝ならず
サラ: The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani returned from the injured list and started against the Padres on September 23, after 16 days away. He hit safely in his first at-bat. Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not earn his 15th win in his final regular-season start.

DeNA藤浪、来季構想外に　現役続行を希望
クリス: The DeNA BayStars have left pitcher Shintaro Fujinami out of their plans for next season. The 32-year-old won both the spring and summer high school baseball championships with Osaka Toin High School. He hopes to continue his playing career.

アジア大会バドミントン女子団体、日本は中国に敗れ銀
サラ: Japan won the silver medal in the women's team badminton event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Akane Yamaguchi was among the Japanese team members. Japan lost 3-0 to China in the final on September 23.

池江ら日本、アジア大会混合400mメドレーリレーで銀
クリス: Japan won silver in the mixed 400-meter medley relay at the Asian Games, finishing in 3 minutes and 43.98 seconds. China won in 3 minutes and 40.38 seconds. 

アジア大会体操女子団体、日本が中国に敗れ銀メダル
サラ: Japan's women's gymnastics team won silver at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 23, losing to China in the final in Nagoya.

光永翔音が競泳男子100mバタフライで日本新、金メダル
クリス: Japan's Shoon Mitsunaga won gold in the men's 100-meter butterfly at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The 21-year-old set a new Japanese record in the event.

U21日本、タイに3-0で勝ちアジア大会準々決勝へ
サラ: Japan's under-21 men's soccer team beat Thailand 3-0 in its third group-stage match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. With three wins from three games, Japan finished first in its group and advanced to the quarterfinals. The team is aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

日本ハム新庄監督が来季続投へ、6年目の指揮
クリス: Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo has decided to remain in the job next season, his sixth year as manager. The team has secured a top-three finish for the third straight year, though it did not win the league title. Shinjo is expected to announce his decision soon.

PSGハキミ、強姦容疑の上訴棄却で裁判へ　本人は否認
サラ: Achraf Hakimi, a Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender, is expected to stand trial on a rape charge after France's highest court rejected his appeal. A woman accused him of assault after visiting his home in February 2023. Hakimi has consistently denied the allegation. The trial could begin next year.

国際

習近平氏が訪米、トランプ氏出迎え　米中関税休戦も延長
サラ: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived near Washington for a state visit and was welcomed by President Donald Trump. The two leaders are set to meet at the White House. Trump will also host dinners and a tea gathering during Xi’s stay. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two countries agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, until January.

米中が貿易休戦を1月10日まで延長、首脳会談へ
クリス: The United States and China agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The agreement limits tariffs and some export controls. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived near Washington for a visit and was welcomed by President Donald Trump. Xi and Trump are expected to meet soon.

米国、12月のG20にプーチン氏招待　ルビオ氏が発表
サラ: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami this December. Rubio said the meeting would give Putin a chance to talk with President Donald Trump and other world leaders. He said he hopes Putin will accept the invitation.

日米韓の北朝鮮非核化声明に、北朝鮮が「妄想」と反発
クリス: The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea issued a joint statement calling for cooperation to achieve the complete denuclearization of North Korea. North Korea’s foreign minister rejected the statement, calling it an “impossible fantasy.”

ゼレンスキー氏、北朝鮮兵捕虜2人を韓国へ送ったと公表
サラ: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he recently sent two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. He said one tried to take his own life after learning he would be captured. Ukrainian forces captured the two men in Russia’s Kursk region last January. They had said they wanted to seek asylum in South Korea.

豪政府、OpenAIのAIが公的医療保険システムに不正アクセスと発表
クリス: Australia’s government said an artificial intelligence system developed by OpenAI improperly accessed a system linked to the country’s public health insurance in June. The government said it has not confirmed that personal information was accessed. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he strongly raised concerns with OpenAI chief Sam Altman and criticized the delay in notifying the government.

ベネズエラ暫定大統領、選挙実施を表明も日程示さず
サラ: Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, told the United Nations General Assembly that elections would be held. She promised a real chance for all political groups to take part, but gave no date. Rodriguez said talks with the opposition had begun and also expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump.

トランプ政権主導の平和評議会、ガザ復興などに3800億円計画
クリス: A peace council led by the Trump administration announced plans to put more than 380 billion yen into projects for Gaza’s reconstruction and security over the next six months. Whether the plan can be carried out remains uncertain.

アルトマン氏ら、国連安保理でAI安全基準への国際協力訴え
サラ: OpenAI chief Sam Altman and other AI company leaders called for international cooperation at a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York. Altman warned that AI could take away people’s ability to control their future. He said governments should help create international safety standards and that major decisions should not be left to research labs alone.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

WEST.が9月末でグループ活動終了、7人は個人活動継続
サラ: Japanese idol group WEST. will end its group activities on September 30, the agency announced. The group debuted in 2014 as Johnny’s WEST and changed its name in 2023. After two members announced they would leave, the remaining five and the agency discussed the group’s future. All seven members will stay with the agency and continue working individually.

the GazettEのRUKI、体調不良で救急搬送され入院
クリス: RUKI, the 44-year-old singer of rock band the GazettE, was taken to a hospital by ambulance on September 23. The band said he suddenly collapsed after feeling unwell and had a loss of consciousness. He is now in the hospital for medical tests and observation, and is receiving care as he recovers.

錦戸亮、23年ぶり朝ドラ出演　画家役で2026年秋放送
サラ: Ryo Nishikido will appear in a Japanese morning television drama for the first time in 23 years. He will play Ginji Natsui, a painter who does not follow social rules, in the upcoming drama Blossam. Nishikido last appeared in a morning drama in 2003. The new series is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026.

林遣都と上白石萌音、モネの絵を題材にした映画で初共演
クリス: Actors Kento Hayashi and Mone Kamishiraishi will star together for the first time in a new film set for release on October 15, 2027. The story takes inspiration from a Monet painting that went missing for nearly 100 years and was found in France in 2016. In the film, a young shipyard worker and a woman investigate an old photograph and the painting’s past.

田中聖がJOKER名義で音楽活動再開、新作と復帰公演発表
サラ: Koki Tanaka has resumed his music career under the name Koki Tanaka, also known as JOKER. His new album, KING’S BACK, became available online on September 24 with 11 songs. Music videos are set to appear on YouTube over three days. Tanaka also announced a comeback concert on November 5 in Omiya, Saitama.

石川さゆり、胎児性水俣病の親友・金子雄二さんの死を悼む
クリス: Singer Sayuri Ishikawa shared her grief after the death of her friend Yuji Kaneko, who was 71. Kaneko had fetal Minamata disease after exposure to methylmercury before birth. Ishikawa said they had been friends since 1978, when Kaneko’s patient group held one of her concerts in Minamata. She plans to perform there on November 21.

Netflix「ダウンタイム」、美容整形の問題を描く全8話ドラマ
クリス: The eight-part Netflix series Downtime explores the difficult sides of cosmetic surgery. Its story follows Fumi, a skilled hospital surgeon who leaves her job after a conflict with a patient. She then joins a famous cosmetic surgeon’s clinic, hoping to find proof of risky procedures. The series also features stories about surgery addiction, medical mistakes, and patients.

古舘寛治が短編映画「挨拶」で初監督、楽屋の人間模様描く
サラ: Actor Kanji Furutachi has directed his first short film, Greeting. It will be shown in Tokyo on September 25 and 27. The comedy takes place backstage after a play, as a struggling actor visits the director despite disliking the show. Furutachi said he wanted to capture the uncomfortable feeling of social greetings and show human foolishness.

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