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Toronto Sun
10 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Sweden jihadist jailed for life over Jordan pilot burned alive
Published Jul 31, 2025 • 3 minute read Krayem is serving long prison sentences for his role in the Paris and Brussels attacks in 2015 and 2016 Photo by JONATHAN DE CESARE / Belga/AFP/File Stockholm (AFP) — A Stockholm court on Thursday handed down a life term to Swedish jihadist Osama Krayem over the 2015 murder of a Jordanian pilot burned alive by the Islamic State group in Syria. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Swedish court was the first to try a person over the infamous killing, which sparked outrage around the world. Judge Anna Liljenberg Gullesjo said, 'the investigation has shown that the defendant was at the execution site, uniformed and armed, and allowed himself to be filmed.' Although video evidence showed that another man lit the fire, the judge said the 'defendant's actions contributed so significantly to the death of the victim that he should be considered a perpetrator.' Krayem, who is serving long prison sentences for his role in the Paris and Brussels attacks in 2015 and 2016, was given a life sentence for 'serious war crimes and terrorist crimes.' On December 24, 2014, an aircraft belonging to the Royal Jordanian Air Force crashed in Syria. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The pilot, Maaz al-Kassasbeh, was captured the same day by IS fighters near the central city of Raqqa and was burned alive in a cage sometime before February 3, 2015, when a slickly-produced video of the gruesome killing was published, according to the prosecution. Gullesjo said Krayem's actions consisted of 'guarding the victim both before and during the execution and taking him to the cage where he was set alight while still alive.' The court also awarded compensation to the parents and siblings of the Jordanian pilot, amounting to 80,000 Swedish kronor ($8,200) each. Prosecutors have been unable to determine the exact date of the murder, but the investigation has identified the location. The 32-year-old jihadist remained silent throughout the hearings, which lasted between June 4 and June 26, though segments from interrogations with Krayem conducted during the investigation were read out and played during the trial. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The fact that the defendent did not speak did not 'significantly impact the ruling, as the prosecution presented solid evidence, and the investigation was thorough,' Gullesjo told AFP. No remorse According to his lawyer, Krayem insisted he had spent only 15 to 20 minutes on-site, unaware of what was going to happen until he saw the cameras. 'This verdict somewhat comforts the family,' the pilot's brother Jawdat al-Kassasbeh, who was a civil party to the case, told AFP. 'We thank Sweden and the impartial Swedish judiciary for their efforts in pursuing this case,' the brother added. His lawyer lamented in court that Krayem showed no empathy or remorse for his actions. 'Most people who witnessed what Maaz went through would undoubtedly need lifelong, or at least long-term, treatment to overcome the trauma that this causes in a normal individual,' Mikael Westerlund told the court. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The pilot's brother had travelled from Jordan for the trial to testify to the pain, still raw, that he shares with his loved ones. 'Krayem, on the other hand, does not seem to have been traumatised, but inspired. Inspired to continue his terrorist activities, which led him to participate in and then be convicted of terrorist acts in Europe,' Westerlund added. Krayem, who is from Malmo in southern Sweden, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in France for helping plan the November 2015 Paris attacks and to life imprisonment in Belgium for the 2016 attacks at Brussels' main airport and metro station. On March 12, France agreed to hand him over to Sweden for nine months, the time needed for the investigation and trial. He must be returned to France by December 27 at the latest, the Stockholm court said Thursday. Celebrity Toronto & GTA Canada Sunshine Girls Canada
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Set times and how to watch the second weekend of Tomorrowland 2025
Deadmau5, Armin van Buuren and more to close out the final weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The final weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 kicks off later today in Belgium (July 25 2025). While there's been time to fix the stage, organisers are happy with what they're currently working with - thanks to Metallica. Here's how to watch two of the big stages at this year's festival, and what time you can expect those superstar DJs to appear on stage and screen. The second weekend of the incredible Tomorrowland 2025 kicks off in a few short moments, as revellers once again make the pilgrimage to De Schorre in Boom, Belgium for one final time this year. Though you would be right to think only a week ago that the festival might not take place, after a huge fire swept the main stage only two days before the event was to start. Thankfully, cooler heads pulled together a stripped back main stage that still managed to resonate with festivalgoers and fans at home - and we can thank Metallica for that, who lent equipment they have stored in Europe to ensure that dance fans get their fix once again this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite a fire ripping through the main stage days before the festival was about to begin, a spokesperson for Tomorrowland 2025 thinks the DJs this year enjoy being up close and personal with festivalgoers. | Marius Burgelman / Belga / AFP But will the main stage be changed for this weekend? According to VRT News (via DJ Mag), the organisers have alluded to 'minor' changes, but that the current set up is working for the acts, with Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen commenting to the media outlet: 'I can imagine the DJs loved feeling that energy and love up close. Normally, there's a lot of spectacle with fireworks, fountains, lighting, and so on. 'This time, the DJ was the star. Will we incorporate that into our design for next year? I'll leave that up to the creative director and his team.' So for one final time this year, here's how you can watch Tomorrowland 2025 from the comfort of your own home and your schedule of performances for weekend two - perhaps someone might take your interest ahead of Creamfields 2025 in the United Kingdom in August? How can I watch Tomorrowland 2025 at home? Both the Main Stage and the Freedom Stage will have live streams throughout the weekend - both available through the official Tomorrowland YouTube channel . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What are the set times this weekend for Tomorrowland 2025? All information correct as of writing and times have been converted from CEST to BST for U audiences. Friday July 25 2025 Main Stage 22:55 - 23:55: Hardwell 21:50 - 22:50: Armin van Buuren 20:50 - 21:50: Swedish House Mafia 19:50 - 20:50: John Summit 18:50 - 19:50: Agents Of Time 17:45 - 18:45: Kaskade 16:45 - 17:45: MANDY 15:45 - 16:45: Andromedik 14:30 - 15:45: Matisse & Sadko 13:30 - 14:30: Merow 11:00 - 13:30: Daybreak - Bob Sinclair b2b Paloma Freedom Stage 22:00 - 23:30: Eric Prydz 20:30 - 22:00: Mathame 19:00 - 20:30: Kolsch 17:30 - 19:00: Fideles 16:00 - 17:30: Ida Engberg 14:30 - 16:00: Korolova 13:00 - 14:30: AVALAN ROKSTON 11:00 - 13:00: Vomee Saturday July 26 2025 Main Stage 22:55 - 23:55: Amelie Lens 21:35 - 22:50: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 20:35 - 21:35: ANYMA 19:35 - 20:35: MORTEN 18:35 - 19:35: John Newman 17:30 - 18:30: Argy 16:30 - 17:30: Henri PFR 15:30 - 16:30: Quintino 14:30 - 15:30: Cyril 13:30 - 14:30: Disco Dom 11:00 - 13:30: Daybreak - Yves V Freedom Stage 21:00 - 23:30: Solomun 20:00 - 21:00: Symphony of Unity 18:30 - 20:00: Artbat 17:00 - 18:30: Meduza3 16:00 - 17:00: Symphony of Unity 14:30 - 16:00 - ANNA 13:00 - 14:30: Betical 11:00 - 13:00: Samer Soltan Sunday July 27 2025 Main Stage 21:55 - 22:55: Martin Garrix 20:50 - 21:50: Steve Aoki 19:50 - 20:50: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 18:50 - 19:50: Nico Moreno 17:45 - 18:45: Mind Against 16:45 - 17:45: Mahmut Orhan 13:45 - 16:45: R3hab 14:45 - 15:45: BENNETT 13:45 - 14:45: Mr. Belt & Wezol 11:00 - 13:45: Daybreak - Push Freedom Stage 20:30 - 22:00: Sara Landry 19:30 - 20:30: Deadmau5 18:30 - 19:30: Lost Frequencies 17:00 - 18:30: Miss Monique 15:30 - 17:00: Cassian 14:30 - 16:30: Kryder 13:00 - 14:30: Cincity 11:00 - 13:00: Belben b2b Buddy95 Who are you most looking forward to seeing this weekend as Tomorrowland 2025 returns with their live streams? Let us know your selections by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Set times and how to watch the second weekend of Tomorrowland 2025
Deadmau5, Armin van Buuren and more to close out the final weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The final weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 kicks off later today in Belgium (July 25 2025). While there's been time to fix the stage, organisers are happy with what they're currently working with - thanks to Metallica. Here's how to watch two of the big stages at this year's festival, and what time you can expect those superstar DJs to appear on stage and screen. The second weekend of the incredible Tomorrowland 2025 kicks off in a few short moments, as revellers once again make the pilgrimage to De Schorre in Boom, Belgium for one final time this year. Though you would be right to think only a week ago that the festival might not take place, after a huge fire swept the main stage only two days before the event was to start. Thankfully, cooler heads pulled together a stripped back main stage that still managed to resonate with festivalgoers and fans at home - and we can thank Metallica for that, who lent equipment they have stored in Europe to ensure that dance fans get their fix once again this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite a fire ripping through the main stage days before the festival was about to begin, a spokesperson for Tomorrowland 2025 thinks the DJs this year enjoy being up close and personal with festivalgoers. | Marius Burgelman / Belga / AFP But will the main stage be changed for this weekend? According to VRT News (via DJ Mag), the organisers have alluded to 'minor' changes, but that the current set up is working for the acts, with Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen commenting to the media outlet: 'I can imagine the DJs loved feeling that energy and love up close. Normally, there's a lot of spectacle with fireworks, fountains, lighting, and so on. 'This time, the DJ was the star. Will we incorporate that into our design for next year? I'll leave that up to the creative director and his team.' So for one final time this year, here's how you can watch Tomorrowland 2025 from the comfort of your own home and your schedule of performances for weekend two - perhaps someone might take your interest ahead of Creamfields 2025 in the United Kingdom in August? How can I watch Tomorrowland 2025 at home? Both the Main Stage and the Freedom Stage will have live streams throughout the weekend - both available through the official Tomorrowland YouTube channel . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What are the set times this weekend for Tomorrowland 2025? All information correct as of writing and times have been converted from CEST to BST for U audiences. Friday July 25 2025 Main Stage 22:55 - 23:55: Hardwell 21:50 - 22:50: Armin van Buuren 20:50 - 21:50: Swedish House Mafia 19:50 - 20:50: John Summit 18:50 - 19:50: Agents Of Time 17:45 - 18:45: Kaskade 16:45 - 17:45: MANDY 15:45 - 16:45: Andromedik 14:30 - 15:45: Matisse & Sadko 13:30 - 14:30: Merow 11:00 - 13:30: Daybreak - Bob Sinclair b2b Paloma Freedom Stage 22:00 - 23:30: Eric Prydz 20:30 - 22:00: Mathame 19:00 - 20:30: Kolsch 17:30 - 19:00: Fideles 16:00 - 17:30: Ida Engberg 14:30 - 16:00: Korolova 13:00 - 14:30: AVALAN ROKSTON 11:00 - 13:00: Vomee Saturday July 26 2025 Main Stage 22:55 - 23:55: Amelie Lens 21:35 - 22:50: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 20:35 - 21:35: ANYMA 19:35 - 20:35: MORTEN 18:35 - 19:35: John Newman 17:30 - 18:30: Argy 16:30 - 17:30: Henri PFR 15:30 - 16:30: Quintino 14:30 - 15:30: Cyril 13:30 - 14:30: Disco Dom 11:00 - 13:30: Daybreak - Yves V Freedom Stage 21:00 - 23:30: Solomun 20:00 - 21:00: Symphony of Unity 18:30 - 20:00: Artbat 17:00 - 18:30: Meduza3 16:00 - 17:00: Symphony of Unity 14:30 - 16:00 - ANNA 13:00 - 14:30: Betical 11:00 - 13:00: Samer Soltan Sunday July 27 2025 Main Stage 21:55 - 22:55: Martin Garrix 20:50 - 21:50: Steve Aoki 19:50 - 20:50: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 18:50 - 19:50: Nico Moreno 17:45 - 18:45: Mind Against 16:45 - 17:45: Mahmut Orhan 13:45 - 16:45: R3hab 14:45 - 15:45: BENNETT 13:45 - 14:45: Mr. Belt & Wezol 11:00 - 13:45: Daybreak - Push Freedom Stage 20:30 - 22:00: Sara Landry 19:30 - 20:30: Deadmau5 18:30 - 19:30: Lost Frequencies 17:00 - 18:30: Miss Monique 15:30 - 17:00: Cassian 14:30 - 16:30: Kryder 13:00 - 14:30: Cincity 11:00 - 13:00: Belben b2b Buddy95
Ammon
21-07-2025
- Health
- Ammon
Italian man declared dead woke up after half an hour
Ammon News - An elderly resident of the Italian commune of Tarquinia, whose death was confirmed by doctors, woke up half an hour later, reported the news agency Belga, citing local authorities. The elderly resident of Tarquinia suffered a cardiac arrest. Half an hour later, a hearse arrived at the house, but suddenly the "deceased" pensioner opened his eyes.
Toronto Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Tomorrowland says Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium
Published Jul 19, 2025 • 1 minute read Festival-goers gather before the burnt main stage during its dismantling, as they attend the first day of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival, in Boom, northern Belgium on July 18, 2025. Photo by MARIUS BURGELMAN/Belga / AFP via Getty Images A spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says a Canadian woman has died after attending the large gathering in Belgium. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Debby Wilmsen says in an emailed statement that a 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the festival on Friday. She says the woman was given first aid and then taken to University Hospital of Antwerp, but festival organizers were told Saturday morning that the woman had died. Wilmsen says the Antwerp public prosecutor's office is investigating the cause of death. The Antwerp public prosecutor's office did not respond to requests for information on the woman. Global Affairs Canada says it is aware of reports that a Canadian woman has died in Belgium but said it would not release information due to privacy considerations. Sabrina Williams, spokeswoman for Global Affairs Canada, says it is in contact with local authorities. A massive fire engulfed the main stage two days before the annual music festival began Friday in the town of Boom, north of Brussels. Tomorrowland draws tens of thousands of visitors from around Europe and runs across two weekends, ending July 27. MMA World Toronto & GTA Tennis Celebrity
