French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth's murder

15 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

French rapper MHD, real name Mohamed Sylla, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a 23-year-old man in Paris.
The victim, Loic K, was rammed by a car and then fatally stabbed by a mob, an incident prosecutors linked to a clash between rival gangs.
Five co-defendants also received jail terms ranging from 10 to 18 years, while MHD, despite maintaining his innocence, was connected to the crime through his car and witness testimonies.
All convicted individuals, including MHD, have a 10-day window to appeal the court's verdict.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.