Banksy unveiled a new piece in an undisclosed city. Here are 10 major headlines of the night:
British street artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural, the exact location of which remains undisclosed. initiating speculation it may be in Marseille, France. The artwork depicts a lighthouse, seen as a shadow cast by a nearby bollard, and the phrase, "I want to be what you saw in me" written on a wall. Banksy typically focuses on socio-political commentary, but this mural appears to show a more introspective and personal side, sparking discussions about the artist's introspection and vulnerability. [1][3]
In Vladivostok, two unexplained explosions occurred in the DeAsnttna bay area. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the incident, but they assure no injuries were reported, and the threat has allegedly not been neutralized. [2]
A resident of Barnaul, Siberia, has been fined 2,000 rubles for sharing songs by Oxxxymiron* and Slava KPSS on his VKontakte wall. It was discovered that these songs were previously listed in a database of extremist materials. [4]
Telegram has been hit with a 4 million ruble fine from a Moscow court for refusing to remove groups containing content related to same-sex relationships. The Russian communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, discovered ten such channels and repeatedly requested their removal, but Telegram persistently refused. [5]
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) will start delivering passports to citizens' homes, should their health condition prevent them from visiting a police station. However, family members must first write a police statement and provide hospital documentation to request the service. [6]
Fines for data leaks have risen to 15 million rubles as of May 30, 2025. A company can incur such a penalty if sensitive data of over 100,000 individuals is stolen. Since the beginning of the year, more than 38 million data lines related to Russians have been uploaded online. [7]
Cybersecurity experts report a 90% increase in AI-assistant hacks since the beginning of the year, likely due to the rising popularity and expanding functionalities of non-internet-based AI systems. [8]
Over 100 passengers on the "Mikhail Bulgakov" cruise ship reportedly fell ill due to Norovirus. [9]
Companies that refuse to serve customers without biometric technology may face fines of up to 500,000 rubles. [10]
Survivors of crimes will now have the option to seek compensation from the deceased defendant's heirs, even if the case is not yet resolved at the time of the defendant's death. [11]
The Central Bank is considering placing images of annexed territories on the new 100-ruble banknote, as part of a design modernization. [12]
[1] Reference: The Guardian, "Banksy: the rare personal touch of a street artist at work," May 2025[2] Reference: Interfax, "Vladivostok: two explosions," May 2025[3] Reference: Art Daily, "Banksy street art in Marseille?" May 2025[4] Reference: RIA Novosti, "Resident of Barnaul fined for sharing songs with extremist content," May 2025[5] Reference: TASS, "Telegram fined for refusing to delete LGBT-themed channels," May 2025[6] Reference: Kommersant, "Passports to be delivered to homes," May 2025[7] Reference: Roskomnadzor, "Fines for data leaks increased," May 2025[8] Reference: Kaspersky, "AI-assistant hacks on the rise," May 2025[9] Reference: Fontanka, "Cruise ship passengers fall ill," May 2025[10] Reference: RT, "Companies may be fined for refusing biometric technology," May 2025[11] Reference: Gazeta.ru, "Survivors can now seek compensation from deceased defendant's heirs," May 2025[12] Reference: Izvestia, "Central Bank to feature annexed territories on new banknote," May 2025
The Financial Times might publish an article discussing the financial implications of the increase in AI-assistant hacks. In light of Banksy's recent introspective mural, Entertainment Weekly could explore the influence of personal experiences on the works of renowned street artists, drawing parallels with Banksy's latest creation.
