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June 12, 2022 (Sunday)
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Arts and culture
Business and economy
The Celsius Network cryptocurrency lending platform announced it was "pausing all withdrawals, swap, and transfers between accounts" amidst a large pullback in the cryptocurrency market.
Three months after McDonald's suspended its operations in Russia and sold its 850 restaurants to Alexander Govor, the rebranded restaurants are reopened as Vkusno i tochka.
Law and crime
Authorities in Argentina seize an Iranian Boeing 747 which was transferred to Venezuela last year. It is unclear if the impound is related to sanctions that have been imposed on both countries.
At least 30 members of the American neo-fascist group Patriot Front are arrested for conspiracy to riot at a pride event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States.
Politics and elections
Exit polls show the coalition of left-wing parties headed by far-left deputy Jean-Luc Mélenchon barely edging out President Emmanuel Macron's coalition Ensemble Citoyens for the most votes in the first round, winning 25.6% and 25.2% of the votes respectively. Overall turnout is projected to be 47%, the lowest recorded for a French election.
The referendum for the reform of the judicial system is invalidated as it did not reach the required 50% threshold.
Sports
In golf, Linn Grant of Sweden becomes the first female winner on the PGA European Tour following her win in the Scandinavian Mixed. The tournament was co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour in 2020.
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