Vladimir Putin reveals he had to moonlight as taxi driver after collapse of Soviet Union

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Hong Kong International Film Festival, scheduled to have taken place from the end of March, has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Organizers also canceled remaining screenings in the Cine Fan community outreach program.This decision follows the Hong Kong government’s moves earlier this week to extend social distancing measures until April 20, 2022.

K.J. Yossman Netflix has partnered with Creative U.K. to launch a program for U.K.

Pensioners in Cambuslang are still waiting for improvements to be made to their pothole-ridden street - nine months after South Lanarkshire Council declared repairs would be made.

Nicola Sturgeon announced in the Scottish Parliament yesterday that the majority of covid restrictions would be dropped next month.

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson shared a series of snaps online of her in the studio with singer and rapper will.i.am.The singer, 30, took to Instagram on Tuesday to post the behind the scenes photos as they worked on new music together. In the snap to her 8.5million followers, the former Little Mixer captioned the photo series: "Studio with one of my fave humans @iamwill", followed by a white love heart.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will not bow or curtsy to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall following the announcement that she'll become Queen Consort, claim royal insiders. On February 6 the Queen backed Camilla to take the Queen Consort title when her husband Prince Charles is crowned King.

drug cartels have brought another weekend of bloodshed to terrified neighbourhoods as violent attacks and executions continue.One shocking incident during a terrifying 48 hours in the small state of Colima in western Mexico saw human remains discovered inside a bin bag. It comes as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Los Mezcales group engage in rapidly escalating street battles over control of the drugs trade in the strategically important region.

Holly Willoughby shared a rare glimpse into her time off with her family during her children's half-term holiday. The 41-year-old took some time off from hosting ITV show This Morning to spend time with her three children, daughter Belle, 10, and sons, Harry, 12, and Chester seven.

Mikel Arteta has overseen during his time in the hot seat at Arsenal.The Spaniard has been at the helm for over two years and has guided the Gunners to FA Cup glory in that time.He also has the Londoners on the cusp of clinching a top-four finish this year to end their multi-year exile from the Champions League.Arsenal still have a long way to go in terms of getting back to where they once were, but the seismic impact he's had at the club has been highlighted by a clip from 2017.The clip is from Arsenal's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, with Alexis Sanchez netting both goals. But during the clip, only a handful of players trudge over to celebrate with the Gunners former talisman.At the time, Graeme Souness claimed that the reluctant celebrations were the sign of a fractured dressing room as a result of Sanchez's contract dispute.“I’ve only ever seen that if a team’s 5-1 up with five minutes to go, you would get that," Souness said at the time."Not when you’ve just gone 2-1 up and you’ve been under the cosh.

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure is set to be available on Netflix this March.This is according to a new trailer for the film from the streaming platform, which was released earlier today (February 23). In it, a band of pirates set off to find long-lost imperial treasure, but soon find their ship is battered by the elements while fending off other parties who are also interested in the treasure.The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure stars Kang Ha-neul (When the Camellia Blooms), Han Hyo-joo (W – Two Worlds Apart), Lee Kwang-soo (Sinkhole), Kwon Sang-woo (Hitman: Agent Jun) and EXO’s Sehun.

Katie Price has vowed to stand by her fiancé Carl Woods after his recent brush with the law. He has been charged with using abusive or threatening insults or behaviours. Carl, who was arrested following an alleged incident in Essex last August, is due to appear in court on March 10.

Fred has revealed he is a huge fan of the 'McFred' nickname that has been bestowed upon the midfield partnership between the Brazilian and Scott McTominay.

Salford's mayor has defended a full council tax increase - which will be needed to pay all care workers the Real Living Wage - saying 'it's the right thing to do'.

Drivers are being warned they could get a 'hefty' and unexpected bill if they do not check their insurance small print for "loopholes".

February 25 – March 6Sydney Fringe Sideshow is a new event making its debut this year.The program is a smorgasbord of over 100 shows, art displays, installations, immersions, and performances spread across four venues in the Rocks.Nine amazing nights of theatre, comedy, music, visual art, projections, food, drink, and permissible merriment, ticketed and free, all happening at the harbour end of George Street. The venues are a short walk away from each other in one of Sydney’s premier tourist districts.

  is an eye openingly raunchy documentary, lovingly crafted to tell the historically significant journey of Palm Drive Video.Palm Drive Video was the safe-sex porn studio that expanded the kinky horizons of so many men worldwide at the height of the HIV epidemic in the ’80s and ’90s, all thanks to the humble VHS videotape.Raw! Uncut! Video!, directed and produced by Ryan A.

BTS and their hit song ‘Dynamite’ will soon be immortalized as a LEGO set.Yesterday (February 22), The LEGO Ideas review board announced that a fan-designed set inspired by the BTS and their Grammy-nominated song has been selected to go into production. The upcoming LEGO set was designed by Josh Bretz (aka JBBrickFanatic) and Jacob (aka BangtanBricks).“We’re absolutely excited to bring BTS, one of the most popular and influential bands, to life in LEGO bricks through one of their biggest hits – ‘Dynamite’,” review board wrote in its announcement.

Ben Shephard has taken to Instagram to share a beautiful tribute in honour of Kate Garraway.MORE: 8 gameshow hosts' TV-worthy houses: From Ben Shephard to Rylan ClarkThe Good Morning Britain presenter shared a snapshot showing the pair together at the Loose Women studios, along with a heartfelt caption.WATCH: Kate Garraway shares emotional moment husband Derek was able to hug son Billy"I've have spent the last twenty two years working with @kategarraway, learning from Kate, cleaning up after Kate, but mostly laughing with Kate," he wrote.READ: Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s heartbreaking Covid battle – the full storyMORE: Kate Garraway's dramatic home renovations for husband Derek - details"The last few years have been so so tough for her, Derek and their family. It's incredibly brave that she's sharing their story but one that she's sharing for those that don't have a voice.A post shared by Ben Shephard (@benshephardofficial)Ben shared a touching tribute to his friend Kate on Instagram"I couldn't be more proud to call her a friend, and to be able to support her in any way I can.

Victoria Beckham is among a long list of celebrities from around the world that have gathered at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire to celebrate Edward Enninful's wedding to partner Alec Maxwell.MORE: Cruz Beckham poses shirtless in bold new photo – dad David Beckham reactsThe couple is due to marry this week in front of 300 A-list guests but on Tuesday night, Edward began the celebrations by throwing a party to mark his 50th birthday – and Victoria dressed to the nines.WATCH: David and Victoria Beckham surprise son Cruz with EPIC birthday cakeIn a photo posted by Anders Christian Madsen, a fashion critic at British Vogue, the mother-of-four can be seen posing in a stunning white dress – which could have easily passed as a bridal gown.READ: Victoria and David Beckham's castle wedding had 430 unknown attendeesRELATED: Victoria and David Beckham's outlandish wedding day was another level - photos"Off to @edward_enninful’s birthday ball with my two dates, because prom dreams come true. Thank you @davidbeckham and @joeledgerton for letting me stand-in," Anders wrote, also posing alongside Vogue Australia fashion editor Christine Centenera.

Netflix is joining forces with Creative UK, the independent network for the country’s creative industries, on an initiative that will develop and fund debut feature films.

Andrew Marr has officially bowed out of his BBC One show after 16 years.