The week in questions

Question 1

Which country recently condemned a Canadian MP's trip to Taiwan?

1. United States
2. China
3. Japan
4. South Korea

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China

China condemned the Canadian MP's trip to Taiwan, asserting its claim of sovereignty over the democratically governed island and viewing the visit as interference in its internal affairs.

Question 2

Which organisation declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency?

1. World Health Organization (WHO)
2. Doctors Without Borders
3. Red Cross
4. UNICEF

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World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency.

Question 3

Which former UK Health Secretary is reportedly planning to run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer?

1. Wes Streeting
2. Andy Burnham
3. Lisa Nandy
4. Jeremy Hunt

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Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting, the former UK Health Secretary, is reported to be planning a run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Question 4

Which company is reportedly set to cut nearly 4,000 jobs due to increasing AI demand?

1. Microsoft
2. Cisco
3. Google
4. Amazon

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Cisco

Cisco is reportedly planning to cut nearly 4,000 jobs as a result of the increasing demand for AI technologies.

Question 5

Which country's forces, along with the U.S., were involved in a mission that killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria?

1. Ghana
2. Egypt
3. Nigeria
4. Kenya

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Nigeria

U.S. and Nigerian forces collaborated in a mission that resulted in the death of a leader from the Islamic State group in Nigeria.

Question 6

Which country has Trump claimed to have postponed a planned attack on?

1. Syria
2. Iran
3. North Korea
4. Afghanistan

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Iran

Donald Trump stated that he postponed a planned attack on Iran after Tehran submitted a new proposal to end the ongoing conflict.

Question 7

What action has the US taken regarding a military board with Canada?

1. Increased funding
2. Suspended the board
3. Expanded its mandate
4. Relocated headquarters

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Suspended the board

The US has suspended a long-standing joint military board with Canada.

Question 8

Which football club has Jose Mourinho reportedly agreed to return to?

1. Manchester United
2. Inter Milan
3. Real Madrid
4. Chelsea

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Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has reportedly agreed to return to Real Madrid as head coach, 13 years after leaving the Spanish giants.

Question 9

What is the main concern driving UK businesses to halt investments and cut headcount?

1. Brexit uncertainty
2. Rising interest rates
3. Iran war
4. Skills shortage

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Iran war

The worsening fallout from the Iran war is forcing businesses to halt their UK investment and hiring plans, bosses have warned, as Britain enters a renewed period of political and economic instability.

Question 10

What action did a jury take in the lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI?

1. Ruled in favor of Musk
2. Ruled in favor of Altman and OpenAI
3. Declared a mistrial
4. Ordered a settlement

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Ruled in favor of Altman and OpenAI

A jury handed victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in their legal battle with Elon Musk, finding that Musk 'waited too long' to file his lawsuit.

Question 11

Which team won the Premier League title in the 2025-2026 season?

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

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Arsenal

Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth.

Question 12

Who has been appointed as the new Chelsea manager?

1. Julian Nagelsmann
2. Mauricio Pochettino
3. Xabi Alonso
4. Thomas Tuchel

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Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the new Chelsea manager.

Question 13

Which club did Brentford sign defender Schuster from?

1. RB Leipzig
2. Bayern Munich
3. RB Salzburg
4. Borussia Dortmund

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RB Salzburg

Brentford has signed defender Schuster from RB Salzburg.

Question 14

Which club is Krafth leaving after a seven-year spell?

1. Arsenal
2. Chelsea
3. Newcastle
4. Liverpool

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Newcastle

Krafth is set to leave Newcastle after playing for the club for seven years.

Question 15

Which player equaled the Premier League record with 20 assists this season?

1. Kevin De Bruyne
2. Thierry Henry
3. Bruno Fernandes
4. Mesut Ozil

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Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes equaled the Premier League record with his 20th assist of the season.

Question 16

Which country did the UK recently strike a £3.7bn trade deal with?

1. China
2. United States
3. A group of six Gulf states
4. European Union

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A group of six Gulf states

The UK has agreed to a £3.7bn trade deal with a group of six Gulf states, aiming to boost trade and investment.

Question 17

What has been scrapped, according to Keir Starmer, to help with the cost of living?

1. VAT on food
2. Income tax
3. Fuel duty increase
4. Council tax

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Fuel duty increase

Keir Starmer announced that the planned fuel duty increase would be scrapped to ease the burden of the cost of living.

Question 18

Which football club won their first European trophy in 44 years?

1. Manchester United
2. Liverpool
3. Aston Villa
4. Chelsea

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa secured their first European trophy in 44 years by defeating Freiburg in the Europa League final.

Question 19

What measure did Rachel Reeves announce to help families during the summer?

1. Free school meals
2. Discounted childcare
3. Free summer bus rides for children
4. Increased child benefit

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Free summer bus rides for children

Rachel Reeves announced a 'Great British Summer Savings Scheme' which includes free summer bus rides for children as part of a cost of living package.

Question 20

Which company is reportedly planning a $1.75tn stock market debut?

1. Amazon
2. SpaceX
3. Apple
4. Microsoft

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SpaceX

SpaceX is reportedly planning a $1.75tn stock market debut, which could potentially make Elon Musk a trillionaire.

Question 21

Which country is deporting activists who attempted to deliver aid to Gaza?

1. Egypt
2. Israel
3. Lebanon
4. Jordan

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Israel

Israel is deporting foreign activists who were part of a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza after intercepting their vessels.

Question 22

What is the UK Health Security Agency monitoring in relation to a Dutch cruise ship?

1. Norovirus
2. Legionnaires' disease
3. Hantavirus
4. COVID-19

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Hantavirus

The UKHSA is monitoring an outbreak of hantavirus linked to a Dutch cruise ship, providing public health advice and updates on cases involving British nationals.

Question 23

Which company has appointed Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief?

1. Facewatch
2. iProov
3. Tricentis
4. SAP

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Facewatch

Facewatch, a company involved in live facial recognition technology, has appointed Dean Armstrong KC as its Data Chief amidst increasing scrutiny of the technology's use in British shops.

Question 24

Which country is sending negotiators to Iran for talks?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. Pakistan
3. Oman
4. Qatar

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Pakistan

Pakistani negotiators are heading to Iran for talks, potentially acting as mediators in ongoing tensions.

Question 25

What measure did Rachel Reeves recently introduce to alleviate the cost of living?

1. Increased income tax
2. VAT cut on summer attractions
3. Fuel duty increase
4. National Insurance hike

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VAT cut on summer attractions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a package of measures to alleviate the cost of living, including a VAT cut on summer attractions to 5%.

Question 26

Which part of the UK has been issued an amber heat-health alert by the UKHSA?

1. Scotland
2. Wales
3. Northern Ireland
4. England

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England

The UKHSA has issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people from high temperatures in England.

Question 27

Which company is facing scrutiny over live facial recognition in British shops?

1. Facewatch
2. Clearview AI
3. AnyVision
4. Rank One Computing

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Facewatch

Facewatch has appointed Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief as live facial recognition in British shops faces mounting scrutiny over privacy, accountability and safeguards for shoppers and staff.

Question 28

Which country is Sergeant Matthew Cameron Paton from, who died after falling on Peru's Inca trail?

1. USA
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. New Zealand

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Australia

Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope. He was an Australian man.

Question 29

What is the name of the new US Fed chair?

1. Jerome Powell
2. Janet Yellen
3. Kevin Warsh
4. Ben Bernanke

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Kevin Warsh

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new US Fed chair.

Question 30

Which club has appointed Michael Carrick as their permanent manager?

1. Newcastle United
2. Manchester United
3. Tottenham Hotspur
4. Arsenal

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Manchester United

Man Utd has appointed Michael Carrick as permanent manager.

Question 31

Which country did President Trump claim to have 'largely negotiated' a peace deal with, including the opening of a crucial strait?

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

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Iran

President Trump stated that a deal with Iran had been 'largely negotiated,' which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Question 32

What is the UK government pushing for, according to recent news, in regards to the EU?

1. Full political union
2. A customs union only
3. A single market for goods
4. Complete severance of ties

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A single market for goods

The UK is reportedly pursuing deeper trade ties with the EU, pitching a single market specifically for goods.

Question 33

What action did the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) take recently due to high temperatures?

1. Issued flood warnings
2. Issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts
3. Issued smog warnings
4. Issued travel advisories

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Issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts

The UKHSA issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people due to high temperatures.

Question 34

Which football club secured promotion to the Premier League after winning the Championship play-off final?

1. Middlesbrough
2. Hull City
3. Leicester City
4. Charlton

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Hull City

Hull City won the Championship play-off final, securing promotion to the Premier League.

Question 35

What has Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduced, focusing on boosting production and strengthening supply chains?

1. Reaganomics
2. Thatcherism
3. Securonomics
4. Trussonomics

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Securonomics

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