- Italy links a cyberattack to support for Ukraine, California ends all death row sentences, and a jailed Japanese businessman in China is set for release.
- イタリア外相へのサイバー攻撃、カリフォルニア州の死刑囚減刑、中国で拘束された日本人の釈放予定を伝えるニュースです。
- Shadowing Tips：選んだ1つの教材に集中し、繰り返し練習しましょう。スラスラ言えるようになるまで続け、いわゆる「完コピ」ができたら次の教材へ進みましょう。
[00:12]
Hello, welcome back to NHK Newsline. I'm Maria Sato in Tokyo with today's top stories.
Italian Minister: Ukraine Support Led to Hacking
[00:18]
Cyberattacks are targeting businesses around the world. Now, a prominent person
says his personal data was leaked to the dark web: Italy's foreign minister.
Antonio Tajani said on social media that hackers targeted him and his family.
He said criminals see danger in his efforts at defending the freedom of a
sovereign state and taking a clear stand in support of a nation's democracy.
He said the attack happened because of Italy's support for Ukraine.
Italian media say the attack could have been the work of hackers with purported
links to Russian military intelligence, while authorities investigate.
Tajani has reportedly asked that cyberattacks be put on the agenda of the Group
of Seven foreign ministers meeting that opens in France on Monday.
Trump Asks UFC Chief to Be White House Press Secretary
[01:17]
US President Donald Trump says he has offered the position of White House press
secretary to mixed martial arts promoter Dana White. He also urged White to hire
fighters to be his assistants.
The position of press secretary has been vacant since the previous spokesperson,
Katie Zacharia, stepped down last month.
She left the role amid doubts about her background and handling of questions.
Trump made the announcement on a social media post on Saturday.
White is the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Trump also named several UFC fighters for White to bring as aides.
He said, "We need these people to defend us against the lunatic left.
Dana will be a press secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job."
White has a longstanding friendship with Trump.
He organized a special UFC event on Trump's 80th birthday in June to mark
the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
But some media outlets say it's unclear whether Trump's offer was serious or
meant as a joke.
War in Ukraine: 55 Reportedly Killed in Strike on Aid Center
[02:38]
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian airstrike on a humanitarian aid distribution
center in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia has killed more than 50 people.
The facility was hit on November 2.
Rescue workers have been pulling bodies from the rubble while continuing the
search for survivors.
Emergency officials say the death toll had risen to 55 by Saturday.
Reuters describes it as one of the deadliest attacks on civilians this year.
The acting governor of Zaporizhzhia says nine bombs were used in the strike,
including one weighing three tons.
He says the victims were people waiting to receive humanitarian aid.
He also accused Russia of using weapons designed to destroy heavily fortified
positions against civilians.
California Gov. Commutes All Death Sentences in State
[03:35]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has commuted the sentences of more than 500
inmates on death row. He said he made the decision because he believes capital
punishment is inconsistent with California's legal values.
Newsom made the announcement in an open letter on Thursday.
He said the decision applies to all 548 death row inmates in the state.
They will now serve life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Newsom wrote, "The prisoners had caused indescribable suffering to victims,
their families, communities, and our state as a whole."
But he added, "As governor, I have concluded the state cannot morally kill them."
Newsom is viewed as a potential Democratic Party candidate for the 2028
presidential election.
US media outlets say this move could make him a stronger candidate in the
primaries, but hurt him in the general election.
Strong Quake Hits Central Japan
[04:47]
A strong earthquake has struck central Japan. Weather officials say there is no
threat of a tsunami.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reports the magnitude 5.7 quake occurred in
Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 a.m. on Sunday.
An intensity of upper 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 was recorded in Aichi
Prefecture's Chita City. Aichi neighbors Shizuoka Prefecture.
The quake also registered an intensity of lower 5 in the prefectures of Aichi,
Nagano, Shizuoka, and Gifu.
[05:28] Ebita Ayataka/Japan Meteorological Agency
（気象庁職員：揺れの強かった地域では、落石や崖崩れなどの危険性が高まっている恐れがありますので…）
(English Voiceover) Areas hit by strong tremors remain at risk of falling rocks
and landslides. Residents should stay alert for further earthquakes and rain.
[05:41]
Weather officials say people should remain on guard for quakes with an intensity
of upper 5 or higher during the coming week.
Fire departments across Aichi Prefecture are reporting at least 16 people have
been injured in the prefecture.
In Toyota City, where an intensity of lower 5 was recorded, a man in his 40s and
woman in her 80s fell and suffered head injuries during the earthquake.
Both were reportedly conscious when taken to a hospital for treatment.
Fire and police departments in Shizuoka Prefecture have also received at least
four reports of injuries and other incidents.
Authorities say the water supply was cut off in parts of Aichi.
They say they have received reports of water gushing out of manholes.
Japanese Man Jailed in China on Spy Charges to Be Released
[06:34]
A Japanese man imprisoned in China on espionage charges is expected to be
released next month. He has been detained since 2023.
The man had been working in China for the Japanese drugmaker Astellas Pharma for
many years.
He was set to be transferred back to Japan at the time of his detention.
He was found guilty of espionage at a Beijing court in 2025 and sentenced to 3
and a 1/2 years in prison.
Sources say he's expected to be released and deported to Japan when his sentence
ends in mid-December.
Japan's government has been calling for his early release, but it now appears
likely he will serve out his full sentence.
Fans Mourn Star Sea Otter's Passing
[07:26]
Fans of the popular sea otter, Kira, are gathering for a final goodbye at a
central Japan aquarium. The 18-year-old animal died on Thursday.
Kira was born at a theme park in 2008.
She was transferred to Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture five years ago and joined
another female sea otter, Mei. Their charming gestures drew in visitors.
A long line formed in front of the facility on Saturday morning as people came
to write messages for the beloved otter.
These were put on sticky notes in the shapes of three of Kira's favorite things.
[08:09]
（来館者女性：「大好きだったよ」って書きました。ふふっ）
(English Voiceover) I want her to eat her favorite food as much as she wants,
and to stay healthy in heaven.
（来館者男性：ラッコっていう…）
(English Voiceover) I think she was an incredible presence that conveyed to
people how great sea otters are.
[08:27]
The aquarium plans to keep the message board in place until December 20.
22-year-old Mei is now the only sea otter kept in Japan.
A sweet moment there.
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[09:41]
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