The week in questions

Question 1

Which football club did Manchester United beat in a thrilling match to secure Champions League qualification?

1. Manchester City
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Arsenal

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Liverpool

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 in a thrilling match, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring a late goal, to secure a Champions League qualification spot.

Question 2

Two US service members went missing during a joint military exercise in which country?

1. Egypt
2. Morocco
3. Jordan
4. Tunisia

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Morocco

Two U.S. service members went missing while participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent, in Morocco.

Question 3

Which company might pull Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico amid a trial?

1. Apple
2. Meta
3. Google
4. Amazon

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Meta

Meta is warning it may pull Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico amid a trial.

Question 4

What action did Spain demand regarding Gaza flotilla activists?

1. Their immediate release by Israel
2. Increased aid to Gaza
3. An international investigation into the flotilla
4. Compensation for the activists

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Their immediate release by Israel

Spain is demanding the release of Gaza flotilla activists who they say are being held illegally by Israel.

Question 5

What is the WHO and UNICEF doing jointly to address a global health challenge?

1. Developing a new vaccine
2. Creating an operational model to stop obesity
3. Distributing mosquito nets
4. Providing clean water

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Creating an operational model to stop obesity

WHO and UNICEF have created a joint operational model for designing and implementing strategies to stop obesity, which is one of the most urgent public health challenges.

Question 6

Which country's president is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump at the White House this week?

1. France
2. Brazil
3. Canada
4. Mexico

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Brazil

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump at the White House this week, according to media reports.

Question 7

What is the UK's national terrorism threat level as of May 5, 2026?

1. Low
2. Moderate
3. Substantial
4. Severe

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Severe

British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level, which is severe.

Question 8

Which English county's cricket club has banned social media comments to protect players' mental health?

1. Lancashire
2. Yorkshire
3. Kent
4. Surrey

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Kent

Kent, an English basement county, has banned social media comments to protect players' mental health.

Question 9

What is the name of Trump's plan to open the Strait of Hormuz?

1. Operation Open Sea
2. Project Freedom
3. Hormuz Initiative
4. Freedom Passage

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Project Freedom

Trump launched 'Project Freedom' to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Question 10

Approximately how many jobs are at risk due to Premier Inn's planned cuts in the UK and Ireland?

1. 1,500
2. 2,700
3. 3,800
4. 4,500

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3,800

Premier Inn owner is planning to cut 3,800 jobs in the UK and Ireland.

Question 11

Which country's government is funding new electric ambulances after an arson attack?

1. France
2. United Kingdom
3. Germany
4. United States

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United Kingdom

The UK government is providing a grant for new electric ambulances to replace those destroyed in an arson attack.

Question 12

Which company has confirmed that 16 of its restaurants will close as part of a major restructuring plan?

1. Pizza Express
2. Franco Manca
3. Domino's
4. Pizza Hut

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Franco Manca

Sourdough pizza restaurant chain Franco Manca has confirmed it will close 16 branches.

Question 13

What has the UK regulator advised regarding the use of nasal decongestant sprays?

1. Limit use to five days
2. Use only with a prescription
3. Safe for long-term use
4. Use only at night

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Limit use to five days

The UK regulator has advised that the use of nasal decongestant sprays should be limited to five days.

Question 14

Which football club has reached the Champions League final?

1. Manchester United
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Chelsea

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Arsenal

Arsenal has reached the Champions League final.

Question 15

Which country's police are investigating an alleged arson attack at a former synagogue?

1. France
2. United Kingdom
3. Germany
4. United States

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United Kingdom

Counter-terror police in the UK have launched an investigation after an 'arson attack' at a former synagogue in east London.

Question 16

Which company is Elon Musk giving access to its Colossus 1 supercomputer?

1. OpenAI
2. DeepMind
3. Anthropic
4. Nvidia

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Anthropic

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is granting Anthropic access to its Colossus 1 supercomputer to provide compute power for Anthropic's AI models.

Question 17

What action did the MLB take against Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez?

1. Suspension for 5 games
2. Fine of $10,000
3. Mandatory anger management
4. Ejection from a game

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Suspension for 5 games

Framber Valdez, a pitcher for the Tigers, received a 5-game suspension from MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story.

Question 18

Which country is reportedly advising banks to pause loans to US-sanctioned oil refineries?

1. Russia
2. China
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Venezuela

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China

Beijing is reportedly advising banks to halt loans to US-sanctioned oil refineries due to ties with Iran.

Question 19

What is the name of the new AI model quietly changing how ChatGPT feels to use?

1. GPT-6
2. GPT-5.5 Instant
3. GPT-4 Turbo
4. Bard Advanced

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GPT-5.5 Instant

OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 Instant model is changing how ChatGPT feels to use, offering fewer hallucinations, shorter answers, and less emoji spam.

Question 20

Which UK car tech company has recently crashed into administration?

1. McLaren Applied
2. Ricardo PLC
3. Zyro
4. None of the above

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None of the above

A UK car tech company that supplies displays in 150,000 Jaguars and Land Rovers has crashed into administration.

Question 21

Which two political parties made significant gains in the UK local elections held in early May 2026, while the Conservative Party experienced substantial losses?

1. Labour and Green Party
2. Liberal Democrats and Reform UK
3. Labour and Liberal Democrats
4. Green Party and Reform UK

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Labour and Liberal Democrats

The Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats made significant gains in the 2026 UK local elections, with Labour gaining 186 seats and the Liberal Democrats gaining 104, while the Conservatives lost 474 seats.

Question 22

Which country paused a shipment of powerful bombs to Israel in early May 2026, amid concerns over a potential major ground offensive in Rafah?

1. United Kingdom
2. Germany
3. United States
4. France

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United States

The United States paused a weapons shipment of powerful bombs to Israel as the Biden administration faced growing pressure over Israel's relentless attacks and its planned offensive into Rafah.

Question 23

What new flagship AI model did OpenAI announce in May 2026, capable of real-time conversations and enhanced speed?

1. GPT-3.5 Turbo
2. DALL-E 3
3. GPT-4o
4. ChatGPT Pro

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GPT-4o

OpenAI announced its new flagship model, ChatGPT-4o, in May 2026. This AI chatbot can see, hear, and have real-time conversations, and is 50% cheaper and twice as fast as GPT-4 turbo.

Question 24

According to the European Central Bank's statistics for May 2026, what was the trend for the composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for new loans to corporations in the euro area?

1. Increased significantly
2. Remained unchanged
3. Decreased
4. Fluctuated wildly

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Decreased

The composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for new loans to corporations in the euro area decreased by 8 basis points to 5.10% in May 2026.

Question 25

Which two teams secured their places in the UEFA Champions League final in early May 2026?

1. Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain
2. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund
3. Bayern Munich and Arsenal
4. Liverpool and Inter Milan

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Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid booked their place in the 2026 Champions League final after a comeback victory against Bayern Munich, and will face Borussia Dortmund, who defeated Paris Saint-Germain.

Question 26

Which country's parliament approved a $25 billion defense spending bill?

1. South Korea
2. Japan
3. Taiwan
4. Australia

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Taiwan

Taiwan's parliament has approved a $25 billion defense spending bill amid rising tensions in the region.

Question 27

Which company's new Moon lander recently passed a crucial test for NASA missions?

1. SpaceX
2. Boeing
3. Blue Origin
4. Lockheed Martin

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin's MK1 lander successfully completed a vital test, bringing it closer to participating in NASA's lunar missions.

Question 28

What is the name of the Google's new wearable that doesn't have a screen?

1. Fitbit Sense
2. Google Fitbit Air
3. Apple Watch
4. Samsung Gear

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Google Fitbit Air

Google's new wearable is called the Fitbit Air, and it is a small Fitbit Inspire without a strap.

Question 29

Which country did Trump announce a three-day ceasefire between, along with a prisoner swap?

1. Syria and Turkey
2. India and Pakistan
3. Russia and Ukraine
4. Israel and Palestine

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Russia and Ukraine

Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a prisoner swap.

Question 30

Which British industry is warning that 120,000 jobs are at risk over Ed Miliband's Net Zero levies?

1. Automotive
2. Steel
3. Glass
4. Textile

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Steel

While the glass industry is also affected, the steel industry is the one specifically warning about potential job losses due to Ed Miliband's Net Zero levies.

Question 31

Which political figure has Keir Starmer recently appointed as an advisor?

1. Tony Blair
2. Gordon Brown
3. Harriet Harman
4. Neil Kinnock

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Gordon Brown

Keir Starmer has appointed Gordon Brown as an advisor to ease pressure after recent election results.

Question 32

Which country's Mount Dukono volcano recently erupted, causing fatalities?

1. Philippines
2. Indonesia
3. Japan
4. Iceland

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Indonesia

Three hikers died after Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano erupted.

Question 33

What is the name of the populist party in Australia that recently secured its first-ever lower house victory?

1. One Nation
2. The Nationals
3. Liberal Democrats
4. Greens

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One Nation

Australia's populist One Nation party has achieved its first victory in the lower house.

Question 34

Which UK rail operator is set to be nationalised in December?

1. Avanti West Coast
2. Great Western Railway
3. Northern Rail
4. Thameslink

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Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway is scheduled to be nationalised in December.

Question 35

Which country's Prime Minister was recently ousted in a no-confidence vote?

1. Vanuatu
2. Solomon Islands
3. Fiji
4. Papua New Guinea

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Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands is set to get a new leader after its Prime Minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote.