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News Quiz

School year 2025-2026

Week 16

In response to the collapse of peace talks with Iran what has US president Donald Trump done to counter Iran's blockade of the Straits of Hormuz?

Question 1

A

Blockaded the straits with US ships

B

Pay Iran a toll

C

Used diplomatic charm to secure the help of allies

D

Threatened tariffs

What surprising news was reported about the UK economy this week?

Question 2

A

It entered a recession

B

It grew more than expected

C

It stopped trading

D

It shrank rapidly

What did wildlife experts advise people to temporarily remove to help stop disease spreading among birds?

Question 3

A

Trees

B

Bird feeders

C

Garden fences

D

Nest boxes

UK police issued warnings this week about a rise in which issue affecting the public?

Question 4

A

Bicycle theft

B

Online scams and fraud

C

Shoplifting

D

Car parking fines

Question 5

This week, the White House drew criticism for posting an image depicting Donald Trump as Christ. However the president himself claimed the image was him as a................?

A

Doctor

B

Jedi

C

Philosopher

D

Wizard

What has been found in an enormous cave under Pembroke Castle?

Question 6

A

Evidence of human and animal life dating back 120,000 years

B

The largest treasure hoard in history, including the crown of Richard II

C

The secret lair of Jack the Ripper

D

The fossil remains of the largest land animal that ever lived

What unusual prize did one lucky person win in a charity raffle this week?

Question 7

A

A tiara originally worn by Elizabeth II

B

The original Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz'

C

A painting by Pablo Picasso

D

A private concert from Sir Elton John

Question 8

Which Champions League match featured seven goals, one of which was scored in the first 35 seconds, and two red cards?

A

Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain

B

Bayern-Munich vs Real Madrid

C

Barcelona vs Inter Milan

D

Arsenal vs Napoli

Celebrating her 69th birthday this week at Berlin Zoo, Fatou is the oldest example of which animal in the world?

Question 9

A

Python

B

Rhino

C

Gorilla

D

Giraffe

1. Victor Orban was defeated by Peter Magyar in the Hungarian elections.

2. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been touring Australia.

3. The dresses worn by the Spice Girls have gone on display in an exhibition in London.

4. Efforts continue to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea.

5. A viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals.

Victor Orban

Australia

Spice Girls

humpback whale

animals

Vladimir Putin

Iceland

late Queen Elizabeth

seal

vegetables

Fill in the blanks!

Question 10

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