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/2026A02W0AEA 2026-10-02 1 daily Cafe job ad sparks backlash over makeup， age and Size-S uniform 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/e8e12039-9f7e-45d7-b667-69846db3bb07.jpg Cafe job ad sparks backlash over makeup， age and Size-S uniform Cafe job ad sparks backlash over makeup， age and Size-S uniform https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/e8e12039-9f7e-45d7-b667-69846db3bb07.jpg Cafe job ad sparks backlash over makeup， age and Size-S uniform A café job ad has exploded into a discrimination scandal after netizens spotted a bizarre list of requirements. They included being a college student， wearing makeup to work， and apparently fitting in https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W0AEA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W0BEA 2026-10-02 1 daily Taichung business washes city ambulances for free 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/6742ff98-cff8-4226-ace0-5ec4382d5886.jpg Taichung business washes city ambulances for free Taichung business washes city ambulances for free https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/6742ff98-cff8-4226-ace0-5ec4382d5886.jpg Taichung business washes city ambulances for free A car wash in Taichung is washing the city’s 108 ambulances for free， even introducing a washing machine capable of reaching the ambulances’ high roofs. The business wanted to support first responders https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W0BEA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W01EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Cabbie’s xenophobic outburst catches headlines in South Korea 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/fc461d89-5aca-4c73-9998-13c38de6b57b.jpg Cabbie’s xenophobic outburst catches headlines in South Korea Cabbie’s xenophobic outburst catches headlines in South Korea https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/fc461d89-5aca-4c73-9998-13c38de6b57b.jpg Cabbie’s xenophobic outburst catches headlines in South Korea A xenophobic outburst by a Taiwanese taxi driver has made headlines in South Korea. The incident apparently started due to a payment dispute， when a Korean woman in Kaohsiung asked her taxi driver to https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W01EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W02EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Brand-new F-16V fighter jets delivered to Taiwan from US 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/eacaca83-3587-4eba-8651-43001ba6c41c.jpg Brand-new F-16V fighter jets delivered to Taiwan from US Brand-new F-16V fighter jets delivered to Taiwan from US https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/eacaca83-3587-4eba-8651-43001ba6c41c.jpg Brand-new F-16V fighter jets delivered to Taiwan from US On Friday， Taiwan welcomed the first delivery of the 66 F-16 fighter jets purchased from the US， under the “Peace Phoenix Soaring” project. The aircraft were originally scheduled for delivery starting https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W02EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W03EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Viral Trump-shaped rock on Google Maps draws visitors to Ruifang 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/454c653e-df33-4133-912e-b45fde0f30c8.jpg Viral Trump-shaped rock on Google Maps draws visitors to Ruifang Viral Trump-shaped rock on Google Maps draws visitors to Ruifang https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W04EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Gem-faced civet family crosses Miaoli main road 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/df176797-14af-4aef-97e6-6d6fe8badd56.jpg Gem-faced civet family crosses Miaoli main road Gem-faced civet family crosses Miaoli main road https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/df176797-14af-4aef-97e6-6d6fe8badd56.jpg Gem-faced civet family crosses Miaoli main road An adorable family of animals were recently seen crossing a road in Toufen， Miaoli. People thought they were cats， but it was actually a group of gem-faced civets! Miaoli’s Agriculture Department said https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W04EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W05EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Discarded batteries cause fires in two separate Hualien trash trucks 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/19d225f0-62c1-4235-a9c8-698378e1fa88.jpg Discarded batteries cause fires in two separate Hualien trash trucks Discarded batteries cause fires in two separate Hualien trash trucks https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/19d225f0-62c1-4235-a9c8-698378e1fa88.jpg Discarded batteries cause fires in two separate Hualien trash trucks Two garbage truck fires broke out on the same day in Hualien’s Ji’an Township， both caused by lithium batteries thrown away by residents that ignited under pressure. Electronics that contain lithium b https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W05EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W06EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Old building tiles crash down inches away from scooter rider 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/443c735a-2301-44c5-80f3-0cf4774c297b.jpg Old building tiles crash down inches away from scooter rider Old building tiles crash down inches away from scooter rider https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/443c735a-2301-44c5-80f3-0cf4774c297b.jpg Old building tiles crash down inches away from scooter rider Not keeping up with the upkeep of aging buildings can come with disastrous consequences. And not just for residents， but also for passersby. A shocking incident was captured on camera in Taichung， whe https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W06EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W07EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Baishatun Temple builds capsule hotel for pilgrims and tourists 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/92987a5e-7884-499b-8c35-6c46071e0fa6.jpg Baishatun Temple builds capsule hotel for pilgrims and tourists Baishatun Temple builds capsule hotel for pilgrims and tourists https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/92987a5e-7884-499b-8c35-6c46071e0fa6.jpg Baishatun Temple builds capsule hotel for pilgrims and tourists The annual Baishatun Matsu pilgrimage， which draws hundreds of thousands of people each year， is getting a major upgrade. As part of a NT$520 million three-year investment for a second dormitory， the https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W07EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W08EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Big-box American retailer shuttle bus ridership plummets 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/c9dafa6d-e098-4a96-ba69-66f22c6facd9.jpg Big-box American retailer shuttle bus ridership plummets Big-box American retailer shuttle bus ridership plummets https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/c9dafa6d-e098-4a96-ba69-66f22c6facd9.jpg Big-box American retailer shuttle bus ridership plummets Back in July， shoppers flocked to the new outlet of a popular big-box American retailer in Kaohsiung’s Asia Bay. The situation got so out of hand， that the city government ended up asking the company https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W08EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A02W09EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Japanese YouTuber sparks outrage over comments on Taiwanese food 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0bcb47ed-d909-461a-97df-5a01250166af.jpg Japanese YouTuber sparks outrage over comments on Taiwanese food Japanese YouTuber sparks outrage over comments on Taiwanese food https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0bcb47ed-d909-461a-97df-5a01250166af.jpg Japanese YouTuber sparks outrage over comments on Taiwanese food A Japanese YouTuber living in Taiwan might have committed the greatest offense of all time…criticizing Taiwanese food. The Youtuber， who goes by Zorro， publicly expressed his dislike for Taiwan and cr https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A02W09EA 2026-10-02 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W01EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Man loses NT$200，000 after absent- mindedly putting cash on car roof 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/74911e0c-93c8-437b-806f-77c34478be4c.jpg Man loses NT$200，000 after absent- mindedly putting cash on car roof Man loses NT$200，000 after absent- mindedly putting cash on car roof https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W02EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Taiwan Presidents show support at Puma Shen campaign rally 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b6a80324-6c37-4df7-aa8c-fd371462b34f.jpg Taiwan Presidents show support at Puma Shen campaign rally Taiwan Presidents show support at Puma Shen campaign rally https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W03EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Elon Musk in talks with TSMC over chipmaking partnership 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/1fb643dd-b53c-4b0f-8c75-f4b8e747d2f0.jpg Elon Musk in talks with TSMC over chipmaking partnership Elon Musk in talks with TSMC over chipmaking partnership https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W04EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Legendary TV host Kevin Tsai spotted at Puma Shen event 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0c35ca51-ff05-4691-82c7-206a65a57a03.jpg Legendary TV host Kevin Tsai spotted at Puma Shen event Legendary TV host Kevin Tsai spotted at Puma Shen event https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W05EA 2026-10-05 1 daily FBI arrests realtor accused of surveilling Lai Ching-te’s son 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/c8385b96-249a-4de4-a150-7669c7632cba.jpg FBI arrests realtor accused of surveilling Lai Ching-te’s son FBI arrests realtor accused of surveilling Lai Ching-te’s son https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W06EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Selfie at level crossing nearly causes train collision 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/44de2e87-6727-4839-9faa-4d4990fdae87.jpg Selfie at level crossing nearly causes train collision Selfie at level crossing nearly causes train collision https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W07EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Prices remain high across new foldable phone models 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/a643433d-45af-438b-97b9-b0af0fcaddd3.jpg Prices remain high across new foldable phone models Prices remain high across new foldable phone models https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A05W08EA 2026-10-05 1 daily Pomelo peel turned into household cleaner 2026-10-05 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/99dcbcfd-6f00-4cc4-9c04-c33084152bcb.jpg Pomelo peel turned into household cleaner Pomelo peel turned into household cleaner https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026929W03EA 2026-10-02 1 daily Tree branch ‘swallows’ utility wire in Pingtung 2026-10-02 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ad408bd7-4aa7-40d4-ba34-e1d294a5f291.jpg Tree branch ‘swallows’ utility wire in Pingtung Tree branch ‘swallows’ utility wire in Pingtung https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ad408bd7-4aa7-40d4-ba34-e1d294a5f291.jpg Tree branch ‘swallows’ utility wire in Pingtung Local residents spotted a rare spectacle along County Highway 187 in Pingtung: an electric wire fully encased in a tree branch. 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