64 m. ago Music fans are only now learning what The Weeknd's name really means

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, has been a huge name in the music industry for years - but it seems fans are only just realising what his stage name means

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67 m. ago UK's 'most hated' mum takes daughter, 3, out of nursery to 'count her cocktails on beach'

A mum has left the "horrific" British weather behind and taken her daughter out of nursery so they can spend seven nights in Egypt where her youngest has been learning by "counting" her cocktail intake

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70 m. ago Moment police catch criminal who spent 45 minutes hiding in lake in bid to escape cops

Crook, Davey Smith, 18, was fished out of a lake by police after submerging himself in a freezing lake in North Yorkshire for 45 minutes in a bid to escape justice. 

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80 m. ago Paris knifeman taken down after 'throwing himself at cops with weapons in both hands'

"He was sitting at a bus stop with a knife in each hand. When police turned up, he ran towards them, without saying a word."

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83 m. ago People keep getting cars stuck on beach and locals say 'they never learn'

Coastguards battled through atrocious weather to rescue four people whose vehicles were stuck on the beach

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86 m. ago Rubens masterpiece in National Gallery may not be legitimate, fresh evidence claims

‘Bad craftsmanship’ has cast doubt on painting’s authenticity

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94 m. ago Arne Slot hit with touchline ban as Liverpool boss learns what games he'll miss

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been given a touchline suspension and a hefty fine after admitting improper conduct at the end of the Merseyside derby draw against Everton at Goodison Park

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1 hour ago Inside the crimes of Britain's worst paedophile as video of 'joking' arrest revealed

One the surface, Matthew Falder was a respectable, middle-class university professor, but he led a dark double life which saw him blackmail a teenager into raping a boy aged four

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1 hour ago Moment police catch criminal hiding in frigid lake after he spent 45 minutes submerged in bid to escape from cops

Crook, Davey Smith, 18, was fished out of a lake by police after submerging himself in a freezing lake in North Yorkshire for 45 minutes in a bid to escape justice. 

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Paris police shoot knifeman dead after 'throwing himself at cops with knives in each hand'

The suspect is said to have ‘thrown himself’ at officers in Paris - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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2 h. ago Fears British businessman, 58, was 'kidnapped and tortured' before his body was found in sack of pineapples 60 miles from his hotel in Kenya as police arrest two people on suspicion of murder

Animal herders found the remains of Campbell Scott, 58, more than 60 miles from his Nairobi hotel - with his hands and legs having been bound with rope.

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2 h. ago We found a way to copy Holly Willoughby's glamorous burgundy gown from Dancing on Ice for less

Viewers of ITV's Dancing On Ice were left swooning over Holly Willoughby's gorgeous burgundy gown - and we've found a stunning alternative that's perfect for emulating Holly's glam look on a budget

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2 h. ago Prince William praises Rob Burrow's widow in book message telling her 'Rob told me she is far tougher than any of the men he has played with or against over the years'

Prince William has recorded a touching message for Rob Burrow's widow Lindsey to use as the forward in her new memoir after the rugby league legend's tragic death.

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3 h. ago Murderer vanishes after shooting dead men – then cops make unnerving Google Maps find

A man who went on the run after killing two men had his location exposed after police officers managed to track him down with a simple but clever Google Maps search

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3 h. ago EastEnders star arrested after 'punching bandmate in the eye' as they performed as part of a Rat Pack tribute act at wedding

The actor, who played the role of Lenny Wallace in EastEnders from 1996 to 1999, is currently performing as part of Rat Pack tribute act.

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3 h. ago Gorka Marquez gets same message after 'needed' return home to reunite with Gemma Atkinson after weeks apart

The Strictly Come Dancing star is heading back on the road with his friend and co-star Karen Hauer after a brief hiatus from touring together

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand launch delayed amid 'copying' controversy

Meghan Markle has been forced to delay the launch of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, which will sell products inspired by her life in Montecito, amid claims she copied the name from a small business.

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3 h. ago Prince Harry's hopes of royal reunion dashed after King Charles' 'telling' move

Prince Harry is understood to be keen to rebuild his relationship with his family, but he is facing an uphill battle - and it seems that King Charles is not yet ready to forgive and forget.

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3 h. ago Girl, 8, said 'Mummy I need to tell you something' then burst into tears

Schoolkids as young as eight were tricked into sending inappropriate photos of themselves to a monster posing as a child, as a mother shared her daughter's horror experience

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4 h. ago How to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: TV channel and live stream for Copa del Rey today

Real Sociedad’s tough run of fixtures begins with a Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg

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