https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/anchor https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/healthcheck https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/privacy https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026605W04EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/918ba9b4-fe1b-493d-8847-f7a1e3faafe8.jpg Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/918ba9b4-fe1b-493d-8847-f7a1e3faafe8.jpg Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear Stick-on earrings seem like a safe enough alternative to getting your kid’s ears pierced at a young age， but that doesn’t mean they are without risk. A 6-year-old girl found this the hard way recently https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026605W04EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026608W0CEA 2026-06-10 1 daily Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/03702dd0-200f-4edf-b36b-88671c6f8007.jpg Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/03702dd0-200f-4edf-b36b-88671c6f8007.jpg Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights A near-mishap at Taoyuan International Airport has highlighted a little-known hazard of air travel. If you receive a notification that your departing flight will be delayed， you should still go to the https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026608W0CEA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W01EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/bd828038-1b90-438f-a607-b1b173f2374b.jpg Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/bd828038-1b90-438f-a607-b1b173f2374b.jpg Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion A suspected gas explosion at a bento shop in Hsinchu City claimed two lives in the early hours of Tuesday. The tragedy took place on Gaocui Road， where 11 explosions were counted in just 4 seconds. Th https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W01EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W02EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/715ef084-3689-496e-8f95-79fa9297f132.jpg Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/715ef084-3689-496e-8f95-79fa9297f132.jpg Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours On Monday noon， the manager for a sediment control dam project along Matai’an Creek in Hualien got washed away in the rain， just as he was driving to the site to evacuate a number of operators. He had https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W02EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W05EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4c218896-cc7e-4526-a31f-331176051706.jpg Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4c218896-cc7e-4526-a31f-331176051706.jpg Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 At the end of May， National Fire Agency Director-General Hsiao Huan-chang led a delegation to Japan for the International Fire Chiefs’ Association of Asia General Conference. In a major diplomatic bre https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W05EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W06EA 2026-06-09 1 daily 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2f065350-5c66-461f-960c-3d72d6c56950.jpg 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2f065350-5c66-461f-960c-3d72d6c56950.jpg 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains Heavy downpours continue to pound Taiwan. Over in Kaohsiung， authorities have issued 68 yellow alerts for landslides across mountainous areas. Police officers went door to door in vulnerable areas to https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W06EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W09EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/3fadae16-66a8-423a-83c0-cc0422093c07.jpg Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/3fadae16-66a8-423a-83c0-cc0422093c07.jpg Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week Heavy rainfall continued on Tuesday with floods reported in many areas in Northern Taiwan， including in Taoyuan and Keelung. Fallen branches were posing a hazard to road users， though fortunately no c https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W09EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W01EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4de1d41b-e1a7-4e88-bb1e-857be3230b8d.jpg Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4de1d41b-e1a7-4e88-bb1e-857be3230b8d.jpg Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South The lingering plum rain front and southwesterly winds are bringing downpours across the island. And though gloomy， the showers are providing a much needed boost to the water supply in Southern Taiwan. https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W01EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W02EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b54ee483-5ef7-406e-b57d-dd03f3581a07.jpg Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b54ee483-5ef7-406e-b57d-dd03f3581a07.jpg Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell Meanwhile heavy rains battered Central Taiwan， so much so that passengers on a bus in Changhua needed to use an umbrella. The waterproofing seal around the emergency hatch on the roof was apparently w https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W02EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W03EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/745d805f-b5d5-426d-a43b-12d8a9e1c513.jpg Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/745d805f-b5d5-426d-a43b-12d8a9e1c513.jpg Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei And the constant rain over the past few days is enough to bring anybody down， but it’s also proven to be too much to stand for a pavement in Taipei. A sinkhole appeared near Beimen MRT Station on Wedn https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W03EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W04EA 2026-06-10 1 daily 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b42abeba-e42b-4d36-babb-7598a7f609eb.jpg 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b42abeba-e42b-4d36-babb-7598a7f609eb.jpg 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge An intense rescue operation was carried out Wednesday afternoon when heavy rains occurred in the mountains of Kaohsiung. Two backhoe operators were working on a sandbar near Dajin Bridge， on the borde https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W04EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W05EA 2026-06-10 1 daily International baking champion shares secret to success 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f16b4c40-b22f-4024-917a-f34a1d46a308.jpg International baking champion shares secret to success International baking champion shares secret to success https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f16b4c40-b22f-4024-917a-f34a1d46a308.jpg International baking champion shares secret to success Bread comes in all shapes and sizes， with bakers constantly creating new flavors and innovative fillings. But the process of making any bread， from kneading the dough to taking it out of the oven， is https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W05EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W06EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/85389def-7e7c-4db8-a74b-221c8854c615.jpg Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/85389def-7e7c-4db8-a74b-221c8854c615.jpg Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes A small clothing repair shop near Taipei Main Station has made a name for itself by repairing outdoor wear. Founded 10 years ago， it now handles over 1，000 orders per month and has collaborated with m https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W06EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W07EA 2026-06-10 1 daily VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2880f2af-805d-40a0-9c20-9841889b36e8.jpg VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2880f2af-805d-40a0-9c20-9841889b36e8.jpg VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has concluded her state visit to Palau. In her final day in the country， she hosted a closing luncheon for Palauan leadership. A highlight on the menu was a Taiwan-shaped https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W07EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W08EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/5d9f511b-ae8d-415d-8bcd-2115d064b2b7.jpg Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/5d9f511b-ae8d-415d-8bcd-2115d064b2b7.jpg Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters China has stepped up its activities in waters east of Taiwan， dispatching its coast guard and government vessels that claim to be conducting law enforcement operations. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has pushed https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W08EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026611W01EA 2026-06-11 1 daily Taoyuan and Chiba celebrate 10 years of sisterhood with sushi 2026-06-11 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ac9315f9-bf69-46a0-b625-10c518565cd0.jpg Taoyuan and Chiba celebrate 10 years of sisterhood with sushi Taoyuan and Chiba celebrate 10 years of sisterhood with sushi https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ac9315f9-bf69-46a0-b625-10c518565cd0.jpg Taoyuan and Chiba celebrate 10 years of sisterhood with sushi To celebrate 10 years as sister cities， Taoyuan and Chiba combined their culinary traditions in a delicious and beautiful meal. Two experts from the Chiba Traditional Local Cuisine Study Group were in https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026611W01EA 2026-06-11 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026611W02EA 2026-06-11 1 daily Social isolation suggested as common， crucial risk factor of mass violence 2026-06-11 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/233af796-c2f9-4d2b-a3dc-e24d84f003d7.jpg Social isolation suggested as common， crucial risk factor of mass violence Social isolation suggested as common， crucial risk factor of mass violence https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/233af796-c2f9-4d2b-a3dc-e24d84f003d7.jpg Social isolation suggested as common， crucial risk factor of mass violence During rush hour on Friday Dec. 19， 2025， a man conducted a mass killing spree at Taipei Main Station exit and at a department store next to MRT Zhongshan Station. He killed three and injured 11. The https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026611W02EA 2026-06-11 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026611W03EA 2026-06-11 1 daily Foundation repairs， modernizes family’s dilapidated home 2026-06-11 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/67e0fcd1-cddc-4394-acaf-daf59c5d018e.jpg Foundation repairs， modernizes family’s dilapidated home Foundation repairs， modernizes family’s dilapidated home https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/67e0fcd1-cddc-4394-acaf-daf59c5d018e.jpg Foundation repairs， modernizes family’s dilapidated home In Pingtung’s Neipu Township， an 80-year-old woman and her disabled daughter were living in an old， run-down house without proper plumbing. The Heng-shan Social Welfare Foundation teamed up with a con https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026611W03EA 2026-06-11 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026611W04EA 2026-06-11 1 daily China uni lecture hall conflict goes viral: ‘I’m from the ROC’ 2026-06-11 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/a8a15e38-a6ad-404e-ad2e-eb3c242c61ed.jpg China uni lecture hall conflict goes viral: ‘I’m from the ROC’ China uni lecture hall conflict goes viral: ‘I’m from the ROC’ https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/a8a15e38-a6ad-404e-ad2e-eb3c242c61ed.jpg China uni lecture hall conflict goes viral: ‘I’m from the ROC’ A classroom confrontation at a university in China is drawing widespread attention online. The situation started when student as reprimanded by his teacher for wearing headphones in class. After a hea https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026611W04EA 2026-06-11 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026611W05EA 2026-06-11 1 daily Harsher penalties proposed for driving under influence of drugs 2026-06-11 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/5c1f6123-4028-43a0-ab00-405e5707e6d2.jpg Harsher penalties proposed for driving under influence of drugs Harsher penalties proposed for driving under influence of drugs https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/5c1f6123-4028-43a0-ab00-405e5707e6d2.jpg Harsher penalties proposed for driving under influence of drugs Cases of people driving while under the influence of drugs have captured media headlines in recent weeks， drawing much attention to the matter. On June 11， the Executive Yuan finalized a set of amendm https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026611W05EA 2026-06-11