2分で読めるやさしい英語ニュース

「103万円の壁」議論へ【Debating the 1.03-Million-Yen Threshold】

The Democratic Party for the People is calling for a review of the income tax threshold. The current annual income tax threshold is set at 1.03 million yen. As a result, some part-time workers reduce their working hours.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

AIとのチャット後に自殺【Suicide After Chatting with AI】

A boy in Florida took his own life with a pistol after talking with an AI chatbot. He became emotionally attached to the bot and made numerous exchanges. He gradually withdrew from the real world, isolating himself in his room. <!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

警察が闇バイトに注意喚起【Police Warn Against Shady Part-Time Jobs】

The police are warning against shady part-time jobs tied to recent Tokyo robberies. These job offers are posted on social media, promising high pay for simple work.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

町田ゼルビアがSNS誹謗中傷を刑事告訴【Machida Zelvia Files Criminal Complaint Over Online Abuse】

A J-League team is facing numerous defamatory comments on social media. Some users called the manager and players "gangsters" or "useless junk." The team recently filed criminal complaints against people who posted abusive comments.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

ガザ出身医師「それでも私は憎まない」【A Doctor from Gaza: “I Shall Not Hate”】

The movie "I Shall Not Hate" is a documentary about a Palestinian doctor’s life. He grew up in a poor area of Gaza and worked hard to become a doctor. Believing in peace and coexistence, he decided to work at an Israeli hospital.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

石破氏が自民党総裁に選出【Ishiba Elected LDP Leader】

Ishiba won the LDP presidential election in his fifth attempt. None of the nine candidates secured a majority in the first round. Ishiba came from behind to defeat Takaichi in the runoff.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本人男児が中国で刺され死亡【Japanese Boy Dies After Stabbed in China】

A Japanese boy was stabbed on his way to school in southern China. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died the next day.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

兵庫県知事のパワハラ疑惑【Hyogo Governor’s Abuse of Power Allegations】

A special investigation committee was held to examine abuse of power allegations against the Hyogo governor. An anonymous whistleblower document was sent to the prefectural assembly members in March.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

コメ不足の本当の原因【The True Cause of the Rice Shortage】

Rice is in short supply, and it's selling out in supermarkets across Japan. Is this due to last year’s poor harvests and the rise in foreign tourists? An expert points out that the true cause is the acreage reduction policy.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

岸田首相が総裁選に不出馬を表明【Kishida Out of Upcoming Leadership Race】

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise announcement in mid-August. He decided not to run in the LDP presidential election next month. This means Japan will see a new prime minister soon.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

ボクシング女子で性別騒動【Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate】

In women’s boxing at the Olympics, two fighters' eligibility has sparked debate. These boxers have high levels of male hormones and masculine physiques.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本人の平均寿命延びる【Japan’s Average Lifespan Rises】

Japan's average life expectancy rose in 2023 for the first time in three years. Women's longevity increased to 87.14 years, and men's to 81.09 years.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

宮田笙子が日本代表を辞退【Shoko Miyata Withdraws from the National Team】

Teen gymnast Shoko Miyata withdrew from the national team for the Paris Olympics. She admitted to violating the team’s code of conduct by smoking and drinking. Her coach said she was facing extreme pressure to deliver top performances.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

20年ぶりに新紙幣を発行【New Banknotes Issued After 20 Years】

Japan issued new banknotes for the first time in 20 years. The redesigned bills feature 3D holograms to prevent counterfeiting.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

バイデンの不安定な討論で彼の候補者適性を疑問視【Biden’s Shaky Debate Raises Questions for his Candidacy】

President Joe Biden tried to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election. However, his shaky performance raised serious concerns about his age.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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「103万円の壁」議論へ:Q&A

今週の英語ニュースTopic「"103万円の壁" 議論へ」を理解できたら、自分の意見を簡潔に表明する練習をしてみましょう。ディスカッションの練習として、各質問に15〜20秒で答えてください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

AIとのチャット後に自殺:Q&A

今週の英語ニュースTopic「AIとのチャット後に自殺」を理解できたら、自分の意見を簡潔に表明する練習をしてみましょう。ディスカッションの練習として、各質問に15〜20秒で答えてください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

警察が闇バイトに注意喚起:Q&A

今週の英語ニュースTopic「警察が闇バイトに注意喚起」を理解できたら、自分の意見を簡潔に表明する練習をしてみましょう。ディスカッションの練習として、各質問に15〜20秒で答えてください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

町田ゼルビアがSNS誹謗中傷を刑事告訴:Q&A

今週の英語ニュースTopic「町田ゼルビアがSNS誹謗中傷を刑事告訴」を理解できたら、自分の意見を簡潔に表明する練習をしてみましょう。ディスカッションの練習として、各質問に15〜20秒で答えてください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

ガザ出身医師「それでも私は憎まない」:Q&A

今週の英語ニュースTopic「ガザ出身医師『それでも私は憎まない』」を理解できたら、自分の意見を簡潔に表明する練習をしてみましょう。ディスカッションの練習として、各質問に15〜20秒で答えてください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

ボクシング女子で性別騒動:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「ボクシング女子で性別騒動」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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