'They are images of the worst kind of depravity, cruelty and harm' - dad who had hundreds of indecent images of children told to address his behaviour

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe New Zealand International Film Festival will return to an in-person event this year, but in a scaled-down format. It will operate in multiple cities between July 28 and Sept.

Naman Ramachandran The BBC World Service has sought and will receive £4.1 million ($5.4 million) in additional funding to counter disinformation around the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The emergency funding would to help the BBC “continue bringing independent, impartial and accurate news to people in Ukraine and Russia in the face of increased propaganda from the Russian state,” the U.K.

The final of The Apprentice takes place on Thursday 24 March after a series packed with gruelling tasks, spats and firings.The series 16 final will see an all-female final, with Kathryn Burn, 29, and Harpreet Kaur, 30, gearing up to battle it out in a bid to become Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner. And helping Harpreet in her mission will be her fellow series 16 contestant Navid Sole, who was the third casualty of the boardroom this series. In a chat with OK! ahead of the final Navid said he thinks it should've been him in the final alongside the two girls.

A public charity appeal has today been launched to help support Ukrainians who are desperately fleeing the ongoing war and trying to relocate in Manchester. The MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund money has been introduced to help support charities and voluntary sector groups across the city in providing assistance to those arriving in the city.

Spring has officially sprung, bringing us lighter mornings and evenings, warmer weather and splashes of colourful flowers and plants. With Mother's Day approaching, many will be thinking about what gifts to buy to show appreciation for their mums.

Machine Gun Kelly has spoken about his success as a pop punk artist, explaining that he’s “earnt that shit”.2020’s ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ gave Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) his first US Number One album and with new album ‘Mainstream Sellout’ out later this week (March 25), he’s been confirmed to headline festivals like Lollapalooza alongside a lengthy arena tour of his own.However, he’s long been criticised for his pivot from rap to rock. Speaking about the backlash in a new interview with Billboard, Baker explains: “I know it kills certain bands in that community that I got the success that I got.

Green Mothers’ Club has officially arrived.The new visual begins with a group of mothers carrying out volunteer work for their kids’ elementary school, directing traffic on the roads surrounding the school grounds. They each introduce themselves, and we’re acquainted to the complicated politics within the parent volunteer group, where other parents are warned against befriending Yu-bin’s mother (Chu Ja-hyun).“You’re done if you get on her wrong side,” one of them says.

Rosalía has been trainspotting with viral TikTok star Francis Bourgeois – check out the video below.Bourgeois shot to fame after posting a series of trainspotting clips to the social media platform over the course of the COVID pandemic. At the time of writing, he has 2.3million followers on the site.Introducing his latest upload, Bourgeois told his viewers that he’d headed to Kings Cross station in London to check out the Class 91 locomotives.“Hang on a minute – isn’t that Rosalía?” he added as he spotted the Spanish singer-songwriter standing further along the platform. “I’m gonna go say hello to her.

Goldie Hawn has been inundated with prayers and words of comfort after she shared her sadness over the death of Madeleine Albright, the first woman to be Secretary of State.MORE: Goldie Hawn celebrates 'dream' news with daughter Kate Hudson in celebratory announcementThe Bird on a Wire star took to Instagram to post a sweet photo of herself and Madeleine alongside the caption: "A supreme human has left this world. Rest in Peace dear soul. Will miss you so {red heart emoji]." Goldie's fans were quick to react and share their condolences, with many commenting with broken hearts, praying hands, and heart emojis.WATCH: Goldie Hawn shares news on her charity from inside her plush homeOne said: "Prayers for the family." A second replied: "Beautiful soul.

IN UP-COMING scenes on Emmedrale, Laurel Thomas gives in to her feelings and kisses Jai Sharma. The couple split earlier this year after Laurel  (played by actress Charlotte Bellamy) discovered that Jai (Chris Bisson) had fraudulently applied for a loan in her name. However, when Laurel meets Jai in a café, she painfully decides to return the rest of his things.

Newtown’s Bedford Square is set to become Pride Square.The Inner West Council in NSW is seeking to permanently rename the public square outside Newtown Town Hall in time for WorldPride 2023.Inner West Councillor Mat Howard put forward the amendment which passed unanimously.Howard believes that Bedford Square is an ideal location as it is centrally located just adjacent to Newtown Station and is “right in the middle of businesses that are LGBTQ and/or LGBTQ friendly.”Howard continued, “I know when I first moved to Sydney, Newtown was the first place I came to looking for connection and support. I hope future generations of young LGBTQ+ people will do the same, see Pride Square at the heart of the suburb, and know that this is a community where they can be safe, be valued, and thrive.”Pride Square and the recently announced Rainbow Crossing would join the Rainbow Crossing in Summer Hill.It passed unanimously at the March 8 Council Meeting.  The Newtown Rainbow Crossing and Pride Square would be the fulfilment of a campaign aspiration by Howard.Prior to the 2021 Inner West Council Elections, he told Star Observer,  “I’m committed to delivering an Inner West Pride Centre, creating a rainbow crossing in Newtown, and making sure Council marks IDAHOBIT, Transgender Day of Visibility and Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Manchester will continue to have a nice and warm sun throughout today while temperatures remain at a relatively high level.

Prince William has addressed the “abhorrent” slavery that used to take place in Jamaica during his tour of the Caribbean with wife Kate Middleton. The pair arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday 22 March, and have since attended a black tie dinner at the official residence of the Governor-General of the country. For the event, mum-of-three Kate, 40, donned a beautiful off-the-shoulder green gown with ruffle retailing, as William, 39, wore a black suit and bowtie.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were all smiles as they posed for photos with Governor General of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen and his wife, Patricia.

Funding from a South Lanarkshire Council partnership with the renewable energy sector has helped fund employment in the area.

Gina Kirschenheiter and Shannon Beador viciously insulted each other on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Orange County on Bravo.'At the end of the day, Shannon, I feel bad for you,' said Gina, 37, as she walked away from her during the season 16 episode titled The Exorcism Of Gina.'I wish you the best,' she added. Cruel words:Gina Kirschenheiter and Shannon Beador viciously insulted each other on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Orange County on Bravo'Gina, put a pin in your ego!,' Shannon, 57, yelled at her.

It was the calm before the storm.On Wednesday, Machine Gun Kelly enjoyed some quiet time by heading out to dinner with his ladylove, Megan Fox, in Brazil.Their romantic dinner for two comes amid his touring schedule that takes him to Sao Paulo as part of the travelingLollapalooza festival. Quet before the storm: Machine Gun Kelly, 31, and his ladylove Megan Fox, 35, head out for a quiet dinner for two in Sao Paulo ahead of hisLollapalooza performanceMGK (born Colson Baker), 31, oozed rocker cool in the fashion department in black fitted pants and a classic white t-shirt that helped showcase his full sleeves of tattoos.He also donned a pair of black Vans sneakers and accessorized with a number of necklaces and bracelets.

Cole Sprouse cut a dapper figure in a gray suit as he and his girlfriend Ari Fournier attended the premiere of his new movie Moonshot.The actor, 29, and his better half, 22, were joined on the red carpet by his brother Dylan Sprouse, 28, and Dylan's longtime partnerBarbara Palvin, 28.The quartet posed together for a picture on the red carpet with the two brothers in the center and their lady loves on the wings. Cute foursome:Cole Sprouse cut a dapper figure in a gray suit as he and Ari Fournier were joined by his brother Dylan and Dylan'spartner Barbara Palvin at the Moonshot premiereCole wore a light gray suit over a white button-down shirt that was left unbuttoned to the middle of his chest.He walked in a pair of sharp-looking black dress shoes and his dark brown hair was combed over to the right.

Jason Momoa is definitely a man with a need for speed!And on Wednesday the Aquaman actor hopped on to one of his vintage motorcycles and met up with a group of friends for a day of riding through the hills of scenic Malibu.The loud sounds of all the revving and roaring from all the engines was sweet music to the leading man, who pulled into one of the group's meeting spots looking like a true Southern California biker. Born to be Wild: Jason Momoa, 42, met up with a group of friends for an afternoon motorcycle ride in Malibu on Wednesday'Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway - Looking for adventure -In whatever comes our way,' are the opening lines to Steppenwolf's famous motorcycle anthem song, Born To Be Wild, which appeared in the classic film Easy Rider (1969).And that's exactly what Momoa appeared to be doing during his afternoon ride with his pals.

22-time Emmy winner Jon Stewart gave an update on his friend Pete Davidson's emotional state amid his public feud with 22-time Grammy winner Kanye 'Ye' West.The 59-year-old comedian revealed on Tuesday's episode of The Howard Stern Show: 'I think he's doing as best you can in that situation when you're dealing with something that's so explosive and loaded, with all kinds of other things. I just love that kid.'Also pulling for the 28-year-old Staten Island native - who has borderline personality disorder - is his Saturday Night Live castmate Bowen Yang.

Channing Tatum was promoting his new movie The Lost City, which features a memorable cameo from Brad Pitt, as Tatum revealed how he wanted to look like the actor in his film Legends of the Fall.The 41-year-old Tatum plays a romance novel cover model who goes on a wild mission to save the author (Sandra Bullock).Tatum appeared on Thursday's episode of Ellen, where he spoke highly of Bullock, and Pitt as well. Channing as Brad:Channing Tatum was promoting his new movie The Lost City, which features a memorable cameo from Brad Pitt, as Tatum revealed how he wanted to look like the actor in his film Legends of the Fall Channing, Sandra and Brad:Tatum appeared on Thursday's episode of Ellen, where he spoke highly of Bullock, and Pitt as wellTatum had known Bullock for awhile but this was the first time working with her, saying she was, 'everything you'd want her to be.''I think we all have our assumptions on how people are before you meet them, and you're kind of afraid to meet them because you don't want them to not be what you hope them to be, and she's just every bit as lovely as you want her to be,' Tatum said.

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum said on Wednesday's episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden that they first met each other when they were each called into the principal's office because their preschool aged children were fighting.'We have two very, very strong-willed little girls that, you know, at that very young age were very much butting heads,' said Channing, 41, who stars with Sandra in the new movie The Lost City.'We'd get calls and I'd be please let it be Everly [Channing's daughter],' said Sandra, 57, who wore a black pants suit with cut out shoulders and a crystal seam. Children fighting: Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock during a talk show appearance on Wednesday revealed they first met because their young children were fighting at school'Please let it be Laila [ Sandra's daughter],' Channing said.