The week in questions

Question 1

Which country's Prime Minister apologised to those wronged under Orbán in their first speech?

1. Poland
2. Hungary
3. Czech Republic
4. Slovakia

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Hungary

Hungary's new Prime Minister apologised to those wronged under Orbán in their first speech.

Question 2

Which football club did Trossard secure a vital win for in the Premier League?

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

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Arsenal

Winger Leandro Trossard scored the match's only goal as Arsenal survived VAR controversy to win at West Ham.

Question 3

Meta is suing which UK media regulator?

1. Ofcom
2. BBC
3. ITV
4. The Guardian

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Ofcom

Social media and tech giant Meta has brought a legal challenge against Ofcom, the UK's communications and media regulator, over its method for calculating fees and fines around online safety.

Question 4

Which country did British paratroopers land on due to a suspected hantavirus case?

1. Iceland
2. Tristan da Cunha
3. Greenland
4. Faroe Islands

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Tristan da Cunha

British paratroopers landed on Tristan da Cunha for a suspected hantavirus case.

Question 5

Which company did Mike Ashley admit he was behind a video that brought down its chair?

1. JD Sports
2. Sports Direct
3. Umbro
4. JJB Sports

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JD Sports

Mike Ashley admitted he was behind the video that brought down JD Sports chair, Peter Cowgill.

Question 6

Which country's Prime Minister is facing calls to resign after poor election results?

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

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United Kingdom

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is facing significant pressure and calls for his resignation following disappointing local election results for the Labour Party.

Question 7

Which company is being sued by Dua Lipa for $15 million over alleged unauthorized use of her likeness?

1. Apple
2. Samsung
3. LG
4. Sony

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Samsung

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million, accusing the tech giant of illegally using her likeness to promote their TVs.

Question 8

What is the name of OpenAI's new cybersecurity initiative?

1. Firewall
2. Daybreak
3. Shield
4. Fortress

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Daybreak

OpenAI has launched a new cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, which is powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.

Question 9

Which company is E.ON acquiring to become the UK's biggest energy supplier?

1. British Gas
2. Ovo
3. ScottishPower
4. EDF Energy

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Ovo

E.ON has agreed to buy Ovo, a deal that will make it the largest energy supplier in the UK.

Question 10

Which country's former defense ministers were sentenced to death as part of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown?

1. Russia
2. North Korea
3. China
4. Vietnam

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China

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign in China has led to the sentencing of former Chinese defense ministers to death.

Question 11

What is the new name for PCOS, a hormonal disorder common among women?

1. PMOS
2. HSOG
3. ROCS
4. STOMP

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PMOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now called PMOS, or poly metabolic ovary syndrome. The name change is intended to better reflect the metabolic aspects of the condition.

Question 12

Which company did fund manager Terry Smith recently sell his entire stake in?

1. Unilever
2. Nestlé
3. Procter & Gamble
4. Kraft Heinz

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Unilever

Fund manager Terry Smith sold his entire stake in Unilever after the McCormick mega-merger.

Question 13

Which country has Kuwait accused of sending an armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island?

1. Iraq
2. Yemen
3. Iran
4. Syria

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Iran

Kuwait has accused Iran of sending an armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island within its nation.

Question 14

What action did police take after an overnight standoff in Bedford, UK?

1. Used tear gas
2. Made multiple arrests
3. Shot a man dead
4. Negotiated a peaceful surrender

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Shot a man dead

Police shot a man dead in Bedford after an overnight standoff.

Question 15

Which Formula 1 team is Daniel Ricciardo rumored to be returning to after two years away from racing?

1. Mercedes
2. Red Bull
3. Ferrari
4. McLaren

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Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo has hinted at a racing return two years after his Formula 1 retirement, with speculation linking him to Red Bull.

Question 16

Which former UK Defence Minister has Russia placed on its wanted list?

1. Gavin Williamson
2. Michael Fallon
3. Ben Wallace
4. Penny Mordaunt

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Ben Wallace

Russia has placed Ben Wallace, who previously served as the UK Defence Minister, on its wanted list.

Question 17

Which company is set to takeover 26 Starbucks locations across the UK?

1. Costa
2. Greggs
3. Pret a Manger
4. Caffè Nero

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Costa

Costa Coffee is set to takeover 26 Starbucks locations across the UK.

Question 18

What pledge is the UK government encouraging organisations to sign, investing £90 million to strengthen cyber security?

1. Cyber Security Charter
2. Digital Defence Agreement
3. Cyber Resilience Pledge
4. National Security Protocol

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Cyber Resilience Pledge

The UK government is encouraging organisations to sign the £90m Cyber Resilience Pledge, investing to shore up cyber defences across the country.

Question 19

Which club's penalty against Hearts has been described as 'disgusting'?

1. Rangers
2. Celtic
3. Aberdeen
4. Hibernian

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Celtic

Derek McInnes, Hearts head coach, described Celtic's 99th-minute penalty winner as 'disgusting'.

Question 20

Which British Prime Minister is facing increasing pressure and calls for an exit timetable?

1. Theresa May
2. Boris Johnson
3. Rishi Sunak
4. Keir Starmer

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Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer is facing a challenge as resignation calls overshadow the King's Speech, with Labour MP Catherine West urging him to set a timetable for the election of a new leader in September.

Question 21

Which UK politician resigned from their cabinet role on May 14, 2026, creating turmoil in the Labour Party?

1. Rachel Reeves
2. Wes Streeting
3. Andy Burnham
4. Jess Phillips

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Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and triggering speculation about a leadership challenge.

Question 22

Which country's Prime Minister resigned on May 14, 2026, amid controversy over Ukrainian drone incursions?

1. Estonia
2. Lithuania
3. Latvia
4. Poland

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Latvia

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones crossed into the country, sparking concerns about its defenses.

Question 23

What action did the UK government take regarding North Sea oil and gas exploration, as revealed in the King's Speech?

1. Increased subsidies
2. Banned new exploration
3. Opened new licensing rounds
4. Privatized existing assets

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Banned new exploration

The King's Speech included a measure to ban North Sea oil and gas exploration, signaling a shift in the UK's energy policy.

Question 24

Which AI lab, founded by a former OpenAI CTO, recently launched new models for human-AI interaction?

1. DeepMind
2. Anthropic
3. Thinking Machines
4. Nvidia AI

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Thinking Machines

Thinking Machines, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, unveiled interaction models designed to handle human interaction natively.

Question 25

What is the name of the new economic strategy introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, focusing on boosting production and strengthening supply chains?

1. Reevesonomics
2. Starmernomics
3. Securonomics
4. New Deal

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Securonomics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced a new economic strategy dubbed "securonomics", focusing on boosting production and strengthening supply chains.

Question 26

Which former cabinet member is expected to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour party?

1. Wes Streeting
2. Andy Burnham
3. James Murray
4. Lisa Nandy

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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election, opening a path to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour party.

Question 27

What action are UK firms being urged to take against emerging technological threats?

1. Increase cybersecurity training
2. Develop AI-driven defenses
3. Invest in quantum computing
4. Lobby for stricter regulations

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Develop AI-driven defenses

UK firms are being warned to take 'active steps' to protect against emerging AI threats, including developing AI-driven defenses.

Question 28

What is the NHS planning to introduce to improve patient care?

1. National Robot Surgeon
2. Single Patient Record
3. AI-powered diagnosis
4. Mandatory fitness trackers

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Single Patient Record

The NHS is set to introduce a Single Patient Record to improve patient care.

Question 29

Which football club is demanding that Southampton be expelled from the play-offs?

1. Middlesbrough
2. Leeds United
3. Leicester City
4. Ipswich Town

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is demanding that Southampton be expelled from the play-offs over a 'Spygate' incident.

Question 30

Which country's firearms company reported that its rifles were fraudulently diverted to Russia?

1. USA
2. Canada
3. Germany
4. France

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Canada

A Canadian firearms company, Cadex Defence, reported that its high-precision rifles were fraudulently diverted to Russia without its knowledge.

Question 31

Which football club has agreed to a deal in principle with Xabi Alonso to become their new manager?

1. Manchester City
2. Liverpool
3. Chelsea
4. Real Madrid

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Chelsea

Chelsea has agreed to a deal in principle with Xabi Alonso to become their new manager.

Question 32

What is the name of the storm that prompted Bolivia to launch a crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz?

1. Hurricane Zeta
2. Cyclone Freddy
3. Typhoon Gaemi
4. Tropical Storm Cristobal

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Typhoon Gaemi

Bolivia launched an early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz following disruption caused by Typhoon Gaemi.

Question 33

Which country did Trump say collaborated with the US in a mission that killed an Islamic State leader?

1. Afghanistan
2. Iraq
3. Nigeria
4. Syria

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Nigeria

Donald Trump stated that US and Nigerian forces collaborated in a mission that resulted in the death of an Islamic State leader.

Question 34

What is the name of the venture capital fund that Reed Jobs, son of Steve Jobs, is using to invest in UK cancer care?

1. Sequoia Capital
2. Yosemite
3. Kleiner Perkins
4. Andreessen Horowitz

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Yosemite

Reed Jobs, the son of Steve Jobs, is looking to invest in UK cancer care through his $1 billion venture capital fund named Yosemite.

Question 35

Which company is set to pay £20m for 'unfair treatment' of vulnerable customers?

1. E.ON
2. Scottish Power
3. British Gas
4. Ovo Energy

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British Gas

British Gas is set to pay £20m for the 'unfair treatment' of vulnerable customers.