Armed conflicts and attacks

The European Union makes a decision allowing Ukraine to use interest funds from frozen Russian bank accounts, totaling €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) per year. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/23/new-ground-is-being-broken-eu-seizes-russian-profits-for-ukraine

Arts and culture

Black Dog, a Chinese film directed by Guan Hu, wins the Un Certain Regard prize for international films at the Cannes Film Festival. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/black-dog-wins-un-certain-regard-competition-cannes-2024-05-24/

Law and crime

The first consumer class action lawsuit by ticket buyers is filed against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, following the lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/live-nation-ticket-buyers-sue-wake-us-justice-department-case-2024-05-24/