- A deadly train crash in Spain, possible Ukraine-Russia peace talks, and strong earnings from major tech companies lead today's news.
- スペインの列車事故、ウクライナ和平協議の可能性、そして大手IT企業の好決算が今日の注目ニュース
- 今日の語彙：passenger manifest / 乗客名簿、concede / （敗北・結果などを）認める、persecution / 迫害,政治的弾圧、presidential aide / 大統領補佐官,大統領側近、net income /当期純利益,純利益
- 今日の英語表現：brace for / ～に備える,～を覚悟する
- Shadowing Tips：シャドーイングは音声を聞きながらそのまま真似して発話するため、話者の息継ぎのタイミングなどを通して、英語の意味のまとまり（チャンク）にも自然と注意が向くようになります。
00:00:11 話者 1/James Tengan
Here in Japan, it's a Thursday evening.
I'm James Tengan in Tokyo. Welcome to NHK Newsline.
Spain High-Speed Train Crash Kills More Than 60
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has killed at least 68 people.
Many other passengers were injured.
It's the second major rail accident in Spain this year.
The crash occurred in the central province of Toledo on Wednesday on a railway line that connects the capital Madrid with the country's southern region.
One train hit the other from behind, causing some cars to derail.
A total of more than 500 people were reportedly on board.
Transport Minister Oscar Puente said at a news conference that the preceding train was stopped due to a computer system failure.
He said the second train was moving in line with instructions from the control center and slammed into the first one.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the accident site and expressed his condolences.
He said that if there were failures in the safety system, his government will address them.
Japanese officials say the Spanish government told them the train's passenger manifest included two Japanese nationals.
The foreign ministry says it has not been able to make contact with the two individuals and is rushing to confirm whether they were actually on board.
In January, a high-speed train derailment and crash in the Spanish region of Andalusia caused dozens of deaths and injuries.
War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy: November Peace Talks with Russia, US Likely
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects his country to hold trilateral peace talks with Russia and the US early next month.
He says he's waiting for Washington to propose a specific date following the US midterm elections next Tuesday.
Zelenskyy reportedly made the remarks during a news conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Yeten on Wednesday. He was visiting the Netherlands at the time.
Zelenskyy said technical-level talks could be held in Abu Dhabi between November 6 and 10.
Russia's state-run TASS news agency reports that presidential aide Yuri Ushakov says the date will be announced soon.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian and Russian officials said in social media posts that a ceasefire in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky remains in place.
The truce took effect on Tuesday. Both sides say mine clearing is underway on routes used to evacuate civilians and deliver humanitarian aid.
Bolsonaro Claims Political Persecution in Going to US
The Brazilian right-wing senator who lost a presidential runoff election on Sunday is now in the United States.
He has issued a statement saying he left Brazil to avoid political persecution.
Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida Wednesday after losing the election to the left-wing incumbent president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
After the election, Brazil's Supreme Court banned Bolsonaro from leaving the country.
It cited suspicion of involvement in money laundering.
In a statement on social media, Bolsonaro again suggested he does not accept Lula's election victory.
He described the Supreme Court's decision to ban him from leaving Brazil as part of a witch hunt. He said he had left as he had had no other choice.
Bolsonaro thanked US President Donald Trump for letting him enter the country.
He said he'll lead the opposition from abroad.
This was a comment from Trump.
00:03:49 話者 10/Donald Trump
I know that we gave him a pass to come into the country, so we'll see.
But I won't get involved. It was a very strange election, that's for sure.
00:04:00 話者 1
In his statement, Bolsonaro initially described himself as Brazil's true president.
He later made a revision, now describing himself as Brazil's leader.
Netanyahu Bloc Ahead in Israeli Election, but No Majority
Multiple media outlets had predicted Israel's opposition camp would come out on top in the country's election. But the latest results tell a different story.
Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu's ruling bloc is now projected to win more seats in parliament.
Most of the ballots have been counted.
Votes cast by soldiers, hospital patients and others still need to be processed.
Israel's parliament, known as the Knesset, consists of 120 seats.
Local broadcaster Channel 12 says that Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party is projected to win 26 seats.
The opposition's centrist Yashar party is projected to secure 21.
It's led by Netanyahu's rival, former military chief Gadi Eisinkat.
Some media reports say Netanyahu may have gained momentum with a last-minute push on election day.
He urged supporters to vote over social media warning of higher turnouts in Arab communities.
His ruling bloc is now projected to win 53 seats.
That's short of a majority, but ahead of the opposition's 48 seats.
Meanwhile, Arab parties are projected to win a record 19 seats.
That's nearly double what they held before the election.
People in Gaza say they're hoping for change, but some doubt it will come.
00:05:39 話者 21
I hope Netanyahu doesn't win and that someone comes to power who cares about the interests of both peoples, the Israelis and the Palestinians.
00:05:48 話者 22
Whoever comes to power, whether right wing or left wing, whoever it may be, the important thing is that they improve our situation in the Gaza Strip and respond to international pressure.
00:05:57 話者 23
As for the Israeli elections, our enemy remains the same.
If one person leaves, another takes his place and it's the same thing, the same policies and the same approach they've always followed.
00:06:10 話者 1
If neither the ruling or opposition camps lock in a definitive win, negotiations are expected to start on forming a governing coalition.
Israel Braces for Tough Wrangling in Coalition Moves
For more insight into the Israeli election, I earlier spoke with our senior correspondent, Shimazaki Hiroshi.
Hiroshi, neither the ruling bloc nor the opposition secured a majority.
How do you assess this result?
00:06:38 話者 2/Shimazaki Hiroshi
Yes, the election was effectively a referendum of the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu. As such, it generated tremendous public interest.
Voter turnout was nearly 78%, the highest in a quarter century.
Yet, as many had expected, the outcome failed to decide who would become the next prime minister.
This was the first election since Hamas' surprise attack three years ago.
Netanyahu has faced plenty of criticism for failing to prevent it.
He has also been facing corruption allegations.
The opposition used these issues to mount a strong campaign against him.
Most pre-election polls had projected Eisenkot's opposition party, Yashal, would win the most seats.
The ruling recruit party lost some seats, but it succeeded in keeping its position as the largest party in parliament.
And the ruling bloc did slightly better than the opposition overall.
Netanyahu has continued large-scale military operations in Gaza.
The civilian casualties have been enormous.
An arrest warrant has been issued against him by the International Criminal Court.
The allegations include war crimes.
All this has contributed to Israel's growing international isolation.
Yet, the election showed that the Netanyahu leadership and policies continue to have a certain amount of support at home.
00:08:19 話者 1
Hiroshi, tell us about the prospects for coalition negotiations.
This will, of course, determine whether Netanyahu remains in office or if there is a change of government.
00:08:28 話者 2
Well, it is very difficult to make a clear prediction right now.
The final C tally will be announced next week.
After that, the country's president will direct the lawmaker in the best position to assemble the cabinet.
That's when coalition talks began. A key player is likely to be the Arab parties.
These are a third force in parliament.
They increased their representation significantly in this election.
Arab parties mainly represent Israel's Palestinian citizens and their descendants.
These families stayed in Israel and became citizens after its founding.
Such parties have historically remained far from power in the Jewish state.
If the opposition hopes to bring about a change of government, it will need to partner with the Arab parties. That could be a tall order.
The opposition parties are united against Netanyahu, but most of them are reluctant to join with the Arab parties. That includes Eisenkot himself.
So, it's really unclear how they would put together a majority in parliament.
00:09:51 話者 1
What are the prospects for the ruling coalition which still holds an edge?
00:09:56 話者 2
The ruling bloc has been described as the most right-wing governing coalition in Israel's history. There is almost no way it would partner with an Arab party.
So its prospects for a workable coalition government are also uncertain.
Netanyahu has long been known as a political wizard and a tough survivor.
A key question here is whether he can get members of the opposition to defect or cooperate with him.
Netanyahu has been prime minister for a total of 19 years.
He has overcome crisis after crisis by making concessions to other parties and forging agreements many had thought impossible.
Another factor that could dramatically change the political landscape is military action against Iran.
Netanyahu will continue serving as caretaker prime minister while coalition talks are underway.
He and the Trump administration might consider launching another large-scale operation against Iran following midterm elections in the United States next week.
Some suggest that with a wartime emergency, Netanyahu could appeal to the opposition parties to join a unity government. That would enable him to remain in office.
Israel could also be forced into another election
That would happen if the first candidate designated to former government fails and then another one after that This can't be ruled out yet even in this case Netanyahu would remain in power on an interim basis.
00:11:53 話者 1
Hiroshi if there is a change of government, what would actually change?
00:11:58 話者 2
Well if Eisenkot becomes prime minister, he might try to ease Israel's international isolation.
However, on key issues such as the campaign to destroy Hamas and the hard line against Iran, his positions are not much different from Netanyahu's.
Eisenkot is almost skeptical of a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
That's a framework that much of the international community supports.
Israel's actions, including military operations in Gaza and the war with Iran, have added to instability throughout the Middle East.
Whoever ends up in power, Israel's rightward shift is likely to continue.
Dealing with that will remain a major challenge, both for countries in the region and for the broader international community.
Business
00:13:00 話者 1
Now for the latest in business and financial news, here's Ramin Mellegard.
00:13:05 話者 3/Ramin Mellegard
Thank you very much indeed.
GMO Takes Steps to Track Hackers, Block Data Leaks
Now, GMO Internet Group says it is working with partners and the police to track down hackers that breached its cloud servers.
The company has taken down a website on which the hackers said they had posted stolen information.
The company, a major provider of internet and financial services, says its own white hat hacker team is tracking the group.
It will provide the police with information it has. The website said to contain information on a GMO customer was shot down on Wednesday.
Now the company says it offered a reward for help in identifying the hackers and is examining the information it has received.
GMO announced last week that its servers that allow customers to run currency trades had been breached.
The group claiming responsibility said it posted GMO client information on its website on Tuesday.
It demanded payment of $1 million or it would release more personal information every day at noon.
Telecommunications operators were reportedly asked by Japan's communications ministry to block access to the hacker's site.
GMO says it will not comply with the demands from the hackers.
No client details were released on Wednesday.
Microsoft, Alphabet Revenues Surge in Jul.-Sep. Quarter
US IT giants Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet have both posted double-digit revenue growth for the three months through September.
Strong cloud business boosted sales at both companies, but their bottom line performance showed a sharp contrast.
Microsoft said revenue for the quarter rose 19% from a year earlier to more than $92 billion. Net income jumped 32% to over $36 billion.
Now sales of Azure, a cloud computing platform used in the development of generative AI, surged 48%.
Alphabet's revenue growth was even stronger, rising 25% to over $127 billion.
But net income dropped 25% to roughly $26 billion, a slowdown in advertising sales related to its Google search. services was behind the decline.
Alphabet said its capital spending in the period came to more than $51 billion and it will continue to invest in AI.
Aeon Introduces AI Robots for Distribution Efficiency
Japanese retailer Aeon has started to use AI-equipped robots to improve distribution efficiency.
The move reflects a trend in the logistics sector, which suffers from labor shortages.
Aeon showed the robots sorting boxes at a distribution center north of Tokyo.
The company says the devices use AI and sensors to handle and stack boxes of different sizes and weights.
Aeon says the more than 90 units deployed at the center can significantly reduce the workload of human staff.
Now, by fiscal 2030, the company aims to automate the handling of 80% of non-refrigerated products at distribution centers.
Aeon says it will still need human workers at the centers for dealing with unexpected events such as natural disasters.
Markets
Okay, let's have a check on the markets.
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and that's it for business.
Fighting Anti-Asian Racism at the Ballot Box
00:17:42 話者 1
With the US midterms just days away diversity has emerged as a key issue.
Many see this election as a battle against discrimination and that's also true for California's Asian population. Now they're hoping to fight back at the voting booth, NHK world's Ebizuka Megumi reports.
00:18:02 話者 4/Ebizuka Megumi
This LA suburb is home to a sizable Asian population, and many say they are concerned about politics in the US.
Ahead of the midterm elections, Asian groups are stepping up their activities.
These citizens are with the National Asian American Civil Liberties and Anti-Deformation Association, also known as the NAACLA.
For weeks, they have been going door to door to speak with voters.
00:18:38 話者 31/Lwin Kyu Hwee/Executive Director and Co-founder, NAACLA
We had Asian hate crimes at the height of media.
It's still happening right now. This is not in the media.
00:18:46 話者 4
One of the group's top priorities is tackling anti-Asian discrimination.
The volunteers are trying to garner support for candidates who address the issue.
They are hoping Asian voters can band together to make their voices heard.
00:19:04 話者 32
Community should be together.
That's how people can show strength if they have an issue, then it can be addressed.
That's only possible if communities are together.
00:19:17 話者 31
Voting is the next form of power besides policy change that we're currently starting to do.
We will be invisible if we speak up when we are wrong, when we are not heard, when we are erased.
00:19:34 話者 4
And they say the situation is urgent. Many fear anti-Asian racism is on the rise.
Aki Maehara says he's seen it firsthand.
He was biking home last April when a car struck him from behind.
00:19:52 話者 33/Aki Maehara
I tried to get up on the curb when I got hit.
00:19:57 話者 4
It left Maehara with serious injuries to his arms, face and neck.
He says the driver shouted racist insults at him before driving off.
00:20:10 話者 33
The hatred isn't directed at me.
It's directed at a whole group of people, okay, that I happen to be part of.
00:20:21 話者 4
These are not new issues, but advocacy groups say it's getting worse.
Immigration crackdowns anti-foreigner sentiment have grown in recent years.
They say that's driving prejudice.
That's why they say it's critical they choose candidates who will help protect their communities.
00:20:46 話者 31
We need someone to understand who we are as culture and people and to be able to assist and protect us.
We need to continue to fight for it and maybe even step it up because we're not there.
00:21:02 話者 4
They hope to reach more voters before election day because for them it's not just a vote, it's a fight against discrimination when their community needs to win to survive.
Ebizuke Megumi, NHK World.
US Midterm Elections Amid Growing Polarization
00:21:21 話者 1
As the midterm elections approach, the economy is emerging as a key issue.
Americans face rising prices and a widening wealth gap.
Under President Donald Trump's second term, NHK World's Yamasaki Takeshi has more.
00:21:38 話者 5/Yamasaki Takeshi
These are Trump supporters in Florida.
00:21:42 話者 41
I think he's been the best president that we have had.
I have benefited economically, primarily because of the way the stock market ran under his administration.
00:21:55 話者 5
A strong economy and rising asset prices are creating new millionaires across the country.
More than 1,200 people a day are reaching millionaire status.
Charlie Nelson owns three homes. His home includes a pool and guest bedrooms.
He says his assets have grown by more than 20 percent since Trump's re-election started to look increasingly likely two years ago.
He says his assets are now worth more than $3.2 million.
00:22:32 話者 42/Charlie Nelson
The sign of true wealth is you make money while you're sleeping.
And that's what the stock market has done. Most of our money is in equities.
We are protected against inflation because those equities will protect us from inflation.
00:22:47 話者 5
But for many younger Americans, rising prices are making life harder.
A Federal Reserve survey found that 47% of Americans age 18 to 29, began receiving government assistance, including help with rent, over the past year.
The survey also found that more young adults are living with their parents.
Kaya Tony is 23 and lives in Georgia.
After graduating from college, he moved back in with his mother.
This summer, he decided not to repair a broken air conditioner.
Instead, he used a fan to get through the season.
00:23:30 話者 44/Kaya Tony
It's been okay. It's been kind of hot, but we've accepted it and our costs are way down.
00:23:36 話者 5
He says he hopes to get married and eventually live on his own.
00:23:42 話者 44
This is the total number that I have to pay in loans.
It's $13,500. The price of gas, the price of food, the price of housing, it's eating at the money that I would like to be putting into just covering my loans. It's making it harder.
I have so much like ire for that man. I feel like he's the worst of us.
00:24:04 話者 5
One expert says the economy is likely to be the key issue in the midterm elections.
00:24:10 話者 46/Desmond Lachman/Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Inflation now is running at close to 4%.
And what the big issue is, is that wages are not keeping pace with that.
So for most Americans, They are worse off today than they were two years ago.
We've got a two-tier kind of economy. There's some people who are doing very well, but then there are a whole lot of people who are not doing well.
00:24:38 話者 5
A US political website says 70 percent disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation.
Ahead of the midterm elections, his approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his second term, Yamasaki Takeshi NHK World.
World Weather
00:25:05 話者 1
Now for a check on whether October is almost over, but it's still peak typhoon season in the northwestern Pacific. Our meteorologist Yuumi Hirano has the details.
00:25:16 話者 6/Yuumi Hirano
Typhoon In-fa has intensified into a very strong system and is likely to move westward toward the Mariana Islands on Friday.
Gusts of over 280 kilometers per hour are possible, potentially damaging structures and causing power outages.
In addition, high waves of over 5 meters and strong storm surges are likely.
Coastal flooding could also be a major concern.
The storm is likely to bring high waves to Japan's Ogasawala Islands from Sunday.
But in the bigger picture across East Asia, sunny scars are expected in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Tokyo will stay on the dry side with a high of 22.
Moving to India, the cyclone season in the Bay of Bengal is usually from October to December.
As a result, a very severe cyclonic storm made landfall on the east coast on Wednesday, causing widespread disruptions.
The storm continues to wreak havoc across India's northeastern coast with multiple disruptions. Severe downpours caused flooding and structural damage on Wednesday.
Wind speeds of over 130 kilometers per hour downed trees and toppled utility poles.
Crew members rushed to clear fallen branches and debris that blocked streets and walkways.
The system has weakened as it moves inland, however, it still has enough moisture to bring more downpours.
Over 200 millimeters is possible by Friday, causing additional flooding.
Thunder showers are also likely in Varanasi, New Delhi, but sunny skies are expected in Chennai with a high of 34.
That's it for now. Stay safe.
♫～ 3-Day Forecast ～♫
00:27:40 話者 1
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I'm James Tengan in Tokyo. Thanks for watching.
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